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Very long film about Hell’s Kitchen Irish Gangs in the late 80s and their relationship with the Italian organized crime groups of lower Manhattan.

Much scene chewing. Ed Harris’ character puts money over family – not the best way to run your gang. And if you believed this film was based on any truth you would have found a dead bartender at every bar in Hell’s Kitchen throughout the 80s.

And seriously guys, the slow motion shoot out as closing scene hasn’t been effective or edgy since Bonnie and Clyde. And you sir, are no Peckinpah.

I did learn that Hell’s Kitchen was called Clinton way back then. I thought it was some newer thing from around 1995. But no matter how long they try to call it that, I doubt it will stick.

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Terry Noonan returns home to New York’s Hells Kitchen after a ten year absence. He soon hooks up with childhood pal Jackie who is involved in the Irish mob run by his brother Frankie. Terry also rekindles an old flame with Jackie’s sister Kathleen. Soon, however, Terry is torn between his loyalty to his friends and his loyalties to others.