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Road To Perdition (2002) | Ep. 64 - Part 1

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Episode Road To Perdition (2002) | Ep. 64 - Part 1

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Sam Mendes follows up American Beauty with a gangster tragedy soaked in rain and regret. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of how Mendes turned a graphic novel into one of the most beautiful crime films ever shot.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Sam Mendes, the cast, and the second act — including Tom Hanks cast against type as a mob enforcer and Paul Newman in one of his final great roles.Part 2, covering the crew, the finale, reception, and the film's legacy, is available now.

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