- Description
The title "Road to Perdition" can be understood in two senses. Perdition is the name of the town to which Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks) and his son Michael Sullivan Jr. go. Perdition - damnation - is also a euphemism for hell. And Sullivan Sr. recognizes that he has chosen a life path that leads to hell. He prays to keep his son from that path. It's 1931, a time of great depression. Michael Sullivan, a hit man, works for an Irish gang. Mr. John Rooney enters his life.
He saves his life before Michael Sullivan even realizes his neck is on the line. Mr. Rooney is a role model for Sullivan Sr. Sullivan Jr. feels the same way about his father. Annie Sullivan loves her husband very much. She doesn't ask him about his job. She's well and grateful, but she's often afraid. She worries about the children. However, work interferes in the lives of the Sullivan family. His wife, Annie, and their older son die. Michael Sullivan sets out on a journey of revenge and reconciliation with his second son.
TECHNICAL DATA
Music: Thomas Newman
Script: David Self
Cinematography: Conrad L. Hall
Bonus features:
- Director´s commentary
- Library: Exploring the World of Road to Perdition
- Introduction by Sam Mendes
- From the set of Road to Perdition
- Film Life: The Art and Influences of Conrad L. Hall
- Omitted scenes with (optional) commentary by director Sam Mendes