Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 80/100
Total warning time: 2m 22s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 40/100 (17s)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with a woman in lingerie.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:12:10 - 01:12:20] Implied sexual situation, no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: 🟡 60/100 (35s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:20:15 - 00:20:30] Characters smoking cigarettes in multiple scenes.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:00] Character drinks alcohol heavily.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (1m 15s)
- 🔴 90/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:25] Graphic shooting resulting in bloodshed.
- 🔴 85/100 [01:05:30 - 01:06:00] Brutal beating scene with visible injuries.
- 🔴 95/100 [01:45:20 - 01:45:50] Intense gunfight with multiple fatalities.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (15s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of the word 'fuck'.
- 🟡 65/100 [00:25:30 - 00:25:35] Multiple instances of cursing.
- 🔴 75/100 [01:30:15 - 01:30:20] Aggressive verbal exchange with strong language.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Miller’s Crossing?
A: Miller’s Crossing is a 1990 neo-noir crime film directed by the Coen Brothers. The story follows Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), a trusted advisor to a powerful crime boss, Leo (Albert Finney), during the Prohibition era. When a conflict arises between rival gangs over a bookie named Bernie Bernbaum (John Turturro), Tom finds himself caught in a web of deceit, loyalty, and betrayal.
A: Miller’s Crossing is a 1990 neo-noir crime film directed by the Coen Brothers. The story follows Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), a trusted advisor to a powerful crime boss, Leo (Albert Finney), during the Prohibition era. When a conflict arises between rival gangs over a bookie named Bernie Bernbaum (John Turturro), Tom finds himself caught in a web of deceit, loyalty, and betrayal.
Q: Who are the main actors in Miller’s Crossing?
A: The main cast includes Gabriel Byrne as Tom Reagan, Albert Finney as Leo, Marcia Gay Harden as Verna Bernbaum, and John Turturro as Bernie Bernbaum. The film also features Jon Polito as Johnny Caspar and J.E. Freeman as Eddie Dane.
A: The main cast includes Gabriel Byrne as Tom Reagan, Albert Finney as Leo, Marcia Gay Harden as Verna Bernbaum, and John Turturro as Bernie Bernbaum. The film also features Jon Polito as Johnny Caspar and J.E. Freeman as Eddie Dane.
Q: What is the significance of the title Miller’s Crossing?
A: Miller’s Crossing refers to a secluded area in the woods where key moments of the film take place. It serves as a symbolic and literal crossroads for the characters, particularly Tom Reagan, where critical decisions about loyalty, betrayal, and survival are made.
A: Miller’s Crossing refers to a secluded area in the woods where key moments of the film take place. It serves as a symbolic and literal crossroads for the characters, particularly Tom Reagan, where critical decisions about loyalty, betrayal, and survival are made.
Q: Is Miller’s Crossing based on a true story?
A: No, Miller’s Crossing is not based on a true story. However, it draws inspiration from classic gangster films and hardboiled crime novels, particularly the works of Dashiell Hammett, such as 'The Glass Key' and 'Red Harvest.'
A: No, Miller’s Crossing is not based on a true story. However, it draws inspiration from classic gangster films and hardboiled crime novels, particularly the works of Dashiell Hammett, such as 'The Glass Key' and 'Red Harvest.'
Q: What makes Miller’s Crossing unique among Coen Brothers films?
A: Miller’s Crossing is often noted for its intricate plot, sharp dialogue, and strong performances, particularly Gabriel Byrne’s portrayal of Tom Reagan. The film stands out for its meticulous period detail, moral ambiguity, and the Coen Brothers’ signature blend of dark humor and violence.
A: Miller’s Crossing is often noted for its intricate plot, sharp dialogue, and strong performances, particularly Gabriel Byrne’s portrayal of Tom Reagan. The film stands out for its meticulous period detail, moral ambiguity, and the Coen Brothers’ signature blend of dark humor and violence.
