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Miller's Crossing

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When the Italian Mafia threatens to kill a crooked bookie (John Turturro), Irish mob boss Leo O'Bannon (Albert Finney) refuses to allow it, chiefly because he's dating the bookie's sister, crafty gun moll Verna Bernbaum (Marcia Gay Harden). Leo's right-hand man, Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), is also seeing Verna on the sly, and when he's found out is obliged to switch sides, going to work for the Italian mob amidst a dramatically escalating gang war over liquor distribution.
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Critics Consensus

Though possibly more notable for its distinctive style than an airtight story, this Coen brothers take on the classic gangster flick features sharp dialogue, impressive cinematography, and a typically quirky cast of characters.

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Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep 23, 2025
Highlights include a deftly choreographed attempted hit and Mr. Turturro's reptilian performance. Go to Full Review Budd Wilkins Slant Magazine Mar 8, 2022
Bullet-riddled and crackling with quotable dialogue, Millers Crossing gets a handsome new 2K transfer and a handful of insightful extras. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety Nov 6, 2007
Substance is here in spades, along with the twisted, brilliantly controlled style on which filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen made a name. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 20, 2025
4/5
Who ends up still breathing and who ends up dead on the streets or out in the woods at the titular "Miller's Crossing" is the fun of the film. Go to Full Review Alan Jones Radio Times Aug 17, 2024
5/5
Byrne is simply outstanding as the cool, calculating catalyst around whom the whole vivid spectacle revolves. Go to Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Oct 18, 2023
The violence, like the rest of Miller's Crossing, is poetically staged, and strangely tasteful. But the movie's real firepower is the staccato slang of its script. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ashequl I @Tofa13 Sep 15, 2026 Gabriel Byrne acted and Joel Coen directed Miller’s Crossing has to be one of the underrated pieces of neo-noir cinema. The movie has everything: a great storyline with great twists and turns. The character development of the main cast was on point. We have to watch the last scene to understand his motive. The supporting cast performs well too. The atmosphere felt so real. Loved the atmosphere. But some not-so-good things were the screenplay and the dialogue. The dialogue was sometimes good and sometimes bad. I also didn’t like the character development of some major characters. But even with that, it was a great experience. See more Ryan D @ryandizz Jul 26, 2026 A gangster movie that ranks up there with Goodfellas!... Yeah I said it! See more S. O @Col._Angus Jun 20, 2026 First of all, it's a great period piece, set in the early 1900s. Great gangster action, and many many twists and turns with so many great characters throughout the movie. See more Vikes M @Vikesmike May 21, 2026 Great movie, excellent acting, good plotlines, and fun to watch. You'll love it! See more Ronnie M @spuncake Apr 17, 2026 This movie started slow, turned out to be a pretty good watch. I love movies with a good twist to them. I never would have guessed the ending.. See more Mitch B. @MitchBannon Mar 11, 2026 Always seem to enjoy most Cohen brothers movies. Great acting. See more Read all reviews
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Joel Coen

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Ethan Coen

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Gabriel Byrne

Tom Reagan

Albert Finney

Liam "Leo" O'Bannon

Marcia Gay Harden

Verna

Jon Polito

Johnny Caspar

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Movie Info

Synopsis When the Italian Mafia threatens to kill a crooked bookie (John Turturro), Irish mob boss Leo O'Bannon (Albert Finney) refuses to allow it, chiefly because he's dating the bookie's sister, crafty gun moll Verna Bernbaum (Marcia Gay Harden). Leo's right-hand man, Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), is also seeing Verna on the sly, and when he's found out is obliged to switch sides, going to work for the Italian mob amidst a dramatically escalating gang war over liquor distribution.
Director
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Producer
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Screenwriter
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Distributor
Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox, Circle Films, Inc.
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 21, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.7M
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR
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