State of Grace [DVD]

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State of Grace is a 1990 crime thriller directed by Phil Joanou and set in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. Sean Penn stars as Terry Noonan, who returns home after a decade away and reconnects with his childhood friend Jackie, a volatile member of the Irish mob run by his older brother Frankie. As Terry rekindles a romance with Kathleen, Jackie’s sister, he becomes entangled in the dangerous world of organized crime. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral compromises that come with divided allegiances, particularly as the Westies face pressure from both gentrification and rival Mafia interests.

This single-disc DVD release runs 134 minutes and carries an R rating from Orion Pictures. The ensemble cast includes Ed Harris as the controlled mob boss Frankie, Gary Oldman delivering an intense performance as the unpredictable Jackie, and Robin Wright as Kathleen. John C. Reilly and Burgess Meredith round out the supporting cast. Pick up this gritty crime drama on physical media at a used price that beats buying new.