Miller's Crossing is a gritty crime film directed by the Coen brothers in 1990. Set in a Prohibition-era city, the story revolves around Tom Reagan, played by Gabriel Byrne, a trusted advisor to the powerful Irish mob boss Leo O'Bannon, portrayed by Albert Finney. As tensions escalate between rival gangs led by Johnny Caspar, played by Jon Polito, and Leo, Tom finds himself caught in the crossfire, forced to navigate a treacherous world of betrayal, deceit, and loyalty.
The film also features stellar performances by John Turturro as the slimy bookie Bernie Bernbaum, Marcia Gay Harden as Tom's love interest Verna Bernbaum, and J.E. Freeman as Eddie Dane, Caspar's enforcer. The Coen brothers masterfully blend elements of neo-noir, dark humor, and intricate plotting, creating a compelling and atmospheric crime thriller.
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