![]() He leads a comfortable lifestyle because of his reputation as a troubleshooter (emphasis on the "shooter") for local mob boss, John Dooley (Paul Newman), who Sullivan looks upon as a father.īut in the true spirit of Greek tragedy, Sullivan's good, if illegal, life is dealt a cruel blow. But in this town, a seemingly minor man, Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks), is living in relative comfort. ![]() In the winter of 1931, the country, including the mob-dominated city of Rock Island, Ill., is mired in the depths of the Great Depression. So where does "Road to Perdition" fit in? Is it meant to be a serious contender or merely a blip on the radar screen of summer films? Looking at some of the past winners, a good three-quarters of them came out after the leaves began to turn colors. Rare is the film that comes out in midsummer that is a serious Oscar contender. ![]()
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