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Sam Mendes directs this visually stunning, Oscar-winning crime drama set in 1931 Illinois. Tom Hanks stars as Michael Sullivan, an enforcer for a powerful Irish-American mob syndicate run by his surrogate father figure, John Rooney. When Sullivan's oldest son accidentally witnesses a ruthless gangland execution, their own organization turns on them, resulting in a devastating family tragedy. Forced onto the open road, Sullivan and his son embark on a desperate journey toward safety and vengeance, pursued by an eccentric, psychopathic freelance assassin who photographs his victims.
*Audio Commentary by Director Sam Mendes *The Making of Road to Perdition Behind-the-Scenes Documentary *Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Sam Mendes *HBO First Look: The Making of Road to Perdition
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Road to Perdition (2002)
117 min
Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.
Synopsis via TMDB