Bound

Name: Bound
Released: 1996-09-13T00:00:00-04:00

R 1996 Crime, Drama, Thriller · 1h 45m

Corky, a tough female ex-convict working on an apartment renovation in a Chicago building, meets a couple living next door, Caesar, a paranoid mobster, and Violet, his seductive girlfriend, who is immediately attracted to her.

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About Bound

Corky, a recently released ex-con with a tough exterior, finds herself working on renovations in a Chicago apartment building. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters her new neighbors: Caesar, a paranoid and volatile mobster laundering money for the Chicago Outfit, and Violet, his captivating girlfriend trapped in a gilded cage. Violet, yearning for escape and a more authentic connection, is immediately drawn to Corky. As their attraction intensifies, they hatch a daring plan to steal millions of dollars from Caesar and the mob, plunging them into a high-stakes game of deceit and danger. Their desperate gamble pushes them to the absolute limit as they play their way through the criminal under world.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by the visionary Lana Wachowski, Bound boasts a stellar cast. Jennifer Tilly shines as Violet, the mobster's girlfriend, who uses her outward appearance to conceal her intelligence and desires. Gina Gershon delivers a powerful performance as Corky, the ex-con with street smarts and unwavering resolve. Joe Pantoliano is unforgettable as Caesar, the paranoid and possessive mobster, whose world crumbles around him. John P. Ryan adds gravitas as Micky Malnato, a high-ranking member of the Chicago Outfit. Christopher Meloni appears as Johnnie, a corrupt member of the Outfit and Richard C. Sarafian appears as Gino, a senior figure in the mob, adding to the film's gritty authenticity and solidifying its place as a neo-noir classic.

What people like about Bound

Audiences and critics loved the film's tightly wound plot, the chemistry between Tilly and Gershon, and its stylish direction. Many reviewers have noted the refreshing take on the crime genre, praising its originality and its subversion of traditional tropes. Reviewers have also praised the film's bold and unapologetic depiction of its central relationship and the way it challenges traditional gender roles within the crime genre, as well as how Lana Wachowski's directional debut has been praised because of the visual style.

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Movie Score

72%

Released

September 13, 1996

Director

Lana Wachowski

Cast

Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P. Ryan, Christopher Meloni, Richard C. Sarafian

Genre

Crime, Drama, Thriller

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