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1999 · 108 min · R

The Boondock Saints

Directed by Troy Duffy · Action, Thriller, Crime

The Boondock Saints (1999) is a Action film, directed by Troy Duffy set in Boston during the 1990s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a tense and darkly comic tone. Themes of faith / religion run throughout.

Composer
Jeff Danna
Cinematography
Adam Kane
Cast
Willem DafoeSean Patrick FlaneryNorman ReedusDavid Della RoccoBilly ConnollyBob MarleyBrian MahoneyGerard Parkes

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Boston
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Faith / Religion
Tone
TenseDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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