Road to Perdition
“Pray for Michael Sullivan.”
Synopsis
Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-12
Top Cast
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Tom Hanks
Michael Sullivan
Paul Newman
John Rooney
Jude Law
Harlen Maguire
Tyler Hoechlin
Michael Sullivan, Jr.
Daniel Craig
Connor Rooney
Stanley Tucci
Frank Nitti
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Annie Sullivan
Liam Aiken
Peter Sullivan
Dylan Baker
Alexander Rance
Ciarán Hinds
Finn McGovern
David Darlow
Jack Kelly
Kevin Chamberlin
Frank the Bouncer
Doug Spinuzza
Calvino
Kurt Naebig
Tenement Murderer
Duane Sharp
Father Callaway
Michael Sassone
Motel Manager
Roderick Peeples
Nitti's Henchman
Keith Kupferer
Nitti's Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Helsinki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$181M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.26x
+$101M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- David Self
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Road to Perdition
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $181M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, 20th Century Fox, The Zanuck Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Mendes
David Self, Richard Piers Rayner, Max Allan Collins
Thomas Newman
Conrad Hall
Jill Bilcock
Walter F. Parkes, Dean Zanuck, Sam Mendes, Richard D. Zanuck, Joan Bradshaw
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Sam Mendes
Director
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
David Self
Screenplay
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Dean Zanuck
Producer
Sam Mendes
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
Michael L. Fink
Visual Effects Supervisor
Doug Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
Glenn Williamson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Road to Perdition
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Road to Perdition about?
Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.
Who directed Road to Perdition?
Road to Perdition was directed by Sam Mendes.
Who stars in Road to Perdition?
The principal cast of Road to Perdition includes Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Tyler Hoechlin, Daniel Craig.
When was Road to Perdition released and how long is it?
Road to Perdition was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Road to Perdition?
Road to Perdition had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $181M at the worldwide box office (2.26 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Road to Perdition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Road to Perdition was composed by Thomas Newman.
Is Road to Perdition based on a book or true story?
Road to Perdition is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Richard Piers Rayner", Graphic Novel: "Max Allan Collins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Road to Perdition?
Road to Perdition holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).