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Where does Millers Crossing occur?
Miller’s Crossing is set in an unspecified American city circa 1929, and the Coens specifically chose New Orleans for its untouched Jazz age architecture.
What is the movie Miller’s Crossing about?
When the Italian Mafia threatens to kill a crooked bookie (John Turturro), Irish mob boss Leo O’Bannon (Albert Finney) refuses to allow it, chiefly because he’s dating the bookie’s sister, crafty gun moll Verna Bernbaum (Marcia Gay Harden). Leo’s right-hand man, Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), is also seeing Verna on the sly, and when he’s found out is obliged to switch sides, going to work for the Italian mob amidst a dramatically escalating gang war over liquor distribution.Miller’s Crossing / Film synopsis
Who is John Turturro’s brother?
Nicholas TurturroRalph Turturro
John Turturro/Brothers
Personal life. Turturro’s brother is actor Nicholas Turturro. Composer and film director Richard Termini and actor Aida Turturro are his cousins. He has two children with his wife, actress Katherine Borowitz, who moved on to a social work career in 2016.
Where did they film Jesus rolls?
Filming locations included New York City and Los Angeles. It was also announced the film would be a remake of the 1974 French film Going Places directed by Bertrand Blier, which was based on Blier’s own novel Les valseuses.
Is there a TV show called Miller’s crossing?
For the TV episode, see Miller’s Crossing (Stargate Atlantis). Miller’s Crossing is a 1990 American neo-noir gangster film written, directed and produced by the Coen brothers and starring Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Jon Polito, J. E. Freeman, and Albert Finney.
What is Roger Ebert’s review of Miller’s crossing?
Roger Ebert gave it 3/4 stars, stating “It is likely to be most appreciated by movie lovers who will enjoy its resonance with films of the past”. Miller’s Crossing won the Critic’s Award at the 2nd Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival in February 1991.
When did Miller’s crossing win the critic’s award?
Miller’s Crossing won the Critic’s Award at the 2nd Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival in February 1991. It was nominated for the Grand Prix of the Belgian Syndicate of Cinema Critics.