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Plot

Actor John Turturro spent a dozen years getting his script for Mac before the cameras; he'd originally planned to merely act in the film, but the stringent budget required that he direct as well. Turturro plays Mac, one of three grown brothers in an Italian/American family living in 1950s New York. His other siblings are would-be "macho man" Vico (Michael Badalucco) and idealistic Bruno (Carl Capatoro). All three are unhappily employed at a construction firm run--badly--by Olek Krupa. Convinced he knows more about the business in his little finger than Krupa does in his whole carcass, Mac sets up his own construction company, wooing away most of Krupa's employees. On the verge of great success, Mac finds that his brothers are unwilling to commit themselves to his new business, a fact that causes an irreparable schism in their relationship. Co-starring in Mac as John Turturro's wife is the real-life Mrs. Turturro, Katherine Borowitz.
MPAA Rating:
R for strong language, and for some sexuality.
Genre(s):
Drama,Romance
Run Time:
118min.
Theatrical Release Date:
04/24/2006
DVD Release Date:
03/16/2004
Director(s):
John Turturro
Starring:
John Turturro , Michael Badalucco , Carl Caportoto , Katherine Borowitz , Ellen Barkin
Themes:
Immigrant Life,Sibling Relationships
Tone:
Earnest,Gritty,Intimate,Literate,Poignant
Keywords:
Italian-American,boss [employer],brother,business,construction,employment,family,family-business,family-strife,perfection,rival,sex,slice-of-life,son,work-ethic
Language:
English