At Close Range (Imprint #25)
He's found a father to idolise, and a girl to love. Now all he still needs to find is himself.
Based on a true story, “At Close Range” follows the lives of the Whitewood family in rural Pennsylvania. Brothers Brad Jr. (Sean Penn) and Tommy (Chris Penn) are the sons of organized crime leader Brad Sr. (Christopher Walken), who draws his sons into his life of crime. After starting their own gang, Brad Jr. and Tommy are arrested in a failed robbery attempt, and are forced to face the truth: that their father will do anything to avoid being arrested for his crimes.
Special Features
- Audio commentary with director James Foley and film historian Nick Redman (2015)
- Interview with director James Foley (2018)
- ""Crime In Pennsylvania"": The Real Johnston Gang Interview with former reporter and author of ""Jailing the Johnston Gang"" Bruce Mowday (2020)
- Interview with Composer Patrick Leonard
- “Badlands” short location feature of key geographic locations of actual events. (2020)
- Isolated Score
- Theatrical Trailer
Critic Reviews:
- " General audiences will respond to the very strong performances of the two leads, especially Walken in one of his best roles. " – Variety Staff
- " A grim true story thriller that never relents in its violence. " – Dennis Schwartz
- " Relentlessly grim, At Close Range offers a frightening glimpse at the dark side of American life and poses disturbing questions about family ties. " – TV Guide