The Funeral (1996)
Rating: 3 1/2 Stars (out of 4)
Gangland Wives
By Jeffrey M. Anderson
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Perhaps Abel Ferrara's most recent feature to actually receive a general
release in the U.S., The Funeral is yet another fresh
take on the gangster flick. Two gangsters (Christopher Walken and Chris Penn)
thirst for revenge after their brother-in-arms (Vincent Gallo) is
murdered. Ferrara puts an interesting spin on the story by casting
Anabella Sciorra and Isabella Rossellini as the two men's wives who
attempt to throw in their two cents.
Starring: Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Annabella Sciorra, Isabella Rossellini, Vincent Gallo, Benicio Del Toro, Gretchen Mol, John Ventimiglia, Paul Hipp, Victor Argo
Written by: Nicholas St. John
Directed by: Abel Ferrara
MPAA Rating: R for strong crude sex scenes, strong violence and language
Running Time: 99 minutes
Date: January 9, 2002
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