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Where was Road to Perdition filmed?

2002 film, directed by Sam Mendes.

  • West Dundee

The story is set in Chicago, about 37 miles (59 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Chicago
Filmed in
West Dundee
Distance
About 37 miles (59 km) between Chicago and the nearest filming location.
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About Road to Perdition

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Released
2002
Director
Sam Mendes
Cast
Tom HanksPaul NewmanJude LawTyler HoechlinDaniel CraigAnthony LaPagliaCiarán HindsJennifer Jason LeighLiam AikenStanley Tucci
Genre
CrimeDramaComing-of-age
Based on
Road to Perdition
Awards
Academy Award for Best Cinematography; American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases; Satellite Award for Best Cinematography

In the winter of 1931, Michael Sullivan Sr, is an orphaned enforcer of Irish Mob boss John Rooney in Rock Island, Illinois.

The men discover that Michael saw everything and swear him to secrecy.

Sullivan rushes home and discovers that Connor, suspecting Michael has told others of the murders, has already murdered Annie and Peter.

Famous lines from Road to Perdition

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Should I?Frank the Bouncer
  • Does Mama know?Michael Sullivan, Jr.
  • It's a good idea.Michael Sullivan
  • You ever seen one?Harlen Maguire
  • You gonna frisk me?Michael Sullivan

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