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Plot

Shakespeare's Macbeth is transplanted to a '90s New York gangland in this 1991 film. A hit man (John Turturro) is convinced to murder his boss (Rod Steiger) after his future as the head of the organization is ensured by three fortune-tellers. With the help of his domineering wife (Kathie Borowitz), the hit man murders his way to the top, but then faces the consequences.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery,Thriller
Run Time:
113min.
Theatrical Release Date:
01/18/1991
DVD Release Date:
10/14/2003
Director(s):
Themes:
Ladder to the Top,Hired Killers,Dishonor Among Thieves
Tone:
Gritty,Stylized,Tense
Keywords:
fortuneteller,hitman,mob-boss,murder,organized-crime,wife
Country of Origin:
USA (01-18-1991)
Language:
English