An innocent man is thrust into a political power struggle in this drama. After witnessing a mob killing, New York restaurant owner Sam Paxton (Aidan Quinn) reports the crime. Overzealous attorneys (Brian Dennehy and Stockard Channing) put pressure on Paxton to testify in court, but Paxton is in a tough spot when the mob starts threatening his family. Paxton now faces an impossible choice: testify and put his family at risk … or go to jail.
Brian Dennehy
James Falcon
Aidan Quinn
Sam Paxton
Stockard Channing
Liz Sapperstein
Delroy Lindo
Berger
Laura Harrington
Jeanie Paxton
Joe Grifasi
Breeze
Ken Pogue
Woods
David Margulies
Rudnick
Nial Lancaster
Danny Paxton
James Greene
Paddy O'Rourke
Colm Meaney
Meagher
Tobin Bell
Dillon
Tony Sirico
Marco
Director
Robert Mandel
Writer
Terry Curtis Fox
Writer
Ron Hutchinson
April 9, 2019
6
There's little cheer to be found here. It's a story that attempts to throw light on the average Joe six-pack's run-in with organised crime, as well as the daily toll it has on a working-class neighborhood.
The acting is good all-round and the subject matter is not stylised or glamorized as is ordinarily the case. For a TV movie, it's of an unusual caliber and the narrative is intense as it is compelling. We're shown different character prerogatives and this as a whole amounts to a thoughtful piece.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00