There are many stories about Michael Sullivan. Some say he was a decent man. Some say there was no good in him at all. But I once spent 6 weeks on the road with him, in the winter of 1931.
This is our story.
Sometimes it's best that children not find out what their parents do for a living.
When young Michael Sullivan, Jr. (Tyler Hoechlin) can't contain his curiosity and hides in his father's car one night, he witnesses his father (Tom Hanks) and his father's friend commit a Chicago gangland hit, murdering several men.
When Hank's Irish godfather, John Rooney (Paul Newman), finds out about the young witness from Sullivan's fellow henchman, an edict is issued and Rooney's son Connor (Daniel Craig) and other goons are dispatched to annihilate Sullivan and his family. While the senior Michael Sullivan is away from home with the junior Michael Sullivan, Sullivan's wife and other son (Jennifer Jason Leigh. Liam Aiken) are executed. When this is discovered, the father and surviving son must go on the lam to escape being murdered themselves.
Can Sullivan save his son's life?
A powerful, poignant, and emotional tale told with great brilliance.
Others appearing include Ciarán Hinds, Craig Spidle. Ian Barford, Stephen P. Dunn, Paul Turner.
Directed by Sam Mendes.
Run time: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Rated R for violence and language.
My personal rating: A-
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