Road To Perdition (2002)
Screening as part of the 2025 From Page To Screen film festival
Introduced by festival curator Andrew Chater
After a bloody double-cross by fearsome mob boss John Rooney (Paul Newman), hitman Sullivan (Tom Hanks) and his son Michael begin a long and dangerous road to revenge.
Sam Mendes’ adaptation of the graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner is a classic gangster tale, luxuriating in the iconography of neon-lit roadside diners, banks ready to be looted and rain-drenched, Depression-era Chicago. But at the heart of this thrilling tale of vengeance is a tender journey to reconciliation between fathers and sons, punctuated by Thomas Newman’s heart-wrenching and beautiful score.
Dir. Sam Mendes, USA 2002, 117 mins. With Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stanley Tucci, Daniel Craig.
Certificate 15
Gain deeper insight into the film with our curator, Andrew Chater, as he explores its themes, significance, and creative process. Watch the video below to hear his expert perspective.
Dates & Tickets
| Date | Time | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 27 April, 2025 | 5:00pm | Buy Tickets |
Reviews
A triumph... Hanks is quietly devastating and it's a thrill to watch Newman. Put 'Road' on the shortlist for the best movie of 2002.
Visually glorious... 'Road to Perdition' looks amazing.
The most enthralling film you'll ever see... Amazing.