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Gangster / Mafia The Funeral Rare LD Christopher Walken Rossellini

The Funeral Rare LD Christopher Walken Rossellini

Cult Tale of Dark Life Among 1930 Criminal Underworld

The Funeral Rare LD Christopher Walken Rossellini

Cult Tale of Dark Life Among 1930 Criminal Underworld

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The Funeral Rare LD Christopher Walken Rossellini

Cult Tale of Dark Life Among 1930 Criminal Underworld

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Christopher Walken, Chris Penn & Isabella Rossellini in...

The Funeral

( Catalog Number ID3329HL )
(1.33:1) (2 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

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Best Version on LaserDisc

The Funeral
1996 - 98 min. - Color
Genre: Drama
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
At the wake of their murdered younger brother, two gangster siblings revisit their past while making plans for revenge against a rival gangster who killed him. Christopher Walken delivers a powerhouse performance as the eldest brother, Ray, whose emotions have been shut down after their own father's suicide some years before and who must come to terms with his failures as a man. Chris Penn costars as Chez, his abusive, emotionally unstable brother who has inherited their father's self-destructive behavior. Set in 1930s New York, this elegiac film delves into such topics as faith, masculinity, and redemption as it moves slowly toward its bloody, powerful climax. Annabella Sciorra plays Ray's wife, whose devout Catholicism serves as the moral center of the film. Isabella Rossellini, Vincent Gallo, Benicio Del Toro, and Gretchen Mol round out the stellar cast. While it contains his usual violence and raunchy sex scenes, THE FUNERAL marks a mature new direction in the career of New York auteur Abel Ferrara (who previously worked with Walken on KING OF NEW YORK). Nicely subdued colors and cinematography by Ken Kelsch combine with great acting and probing dialogue to make this a valuable addition to the gangster genre.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
Cult figure Abel Ferrara directed this dark, emotional tale of life among the criminal underworld, set in the late 1930s. The Tempio Brothers Ray (Christopher Walken), Chez (Chris Penn), and Johnny (Vincent Gallo) work with the mob; Ray is the cool and methodical type, Chez is an angry man who tends to fly off the handle, and Johnny is the odd man out, whose work with labor unions has given him a strong interest in socialism. When Johnny is murdered by rival mobster Gaspare (Benicio del Toro), it has a profound effect on his brothers. Ray is determined to seek revenge, even though his wife Jeanette (Anabella Sciorra), realizing a reprisal will only lead to more violence, begs him to reconsider, while Chez begins losing his tenuous grip on reality, causing no small discomfort for his wife Clara (Isabella Rossellini). In time, both brothers are forced to deal with the ugly repercussions of their family's long-standing criminal lifestyle. Chris Penn's performance as Chez earned him the "Best Actor" trophy at the 1996 Venice Film Festival. Mark Deming

The Funeral feels like The Godfather directed by Ingmar Bergman. Christopher Walken's haunted eyes serve him well in the role of Ray, a Michael Corleone-like gangster who is in turmoil when he begins to realize that he is compelled to act in ways that undermine his own life. Chris Penn is frightening as the boorish, but charming Sonny Corleone-ish brother who slowly succumbs to violent psychosis. These two characters let Ferrara work out his philosophical musings as they grieve over the slain body of their younger brother Johnny, a Fredo-like figure who was not cut out for gangster life. Ferrara had balanced physical and emotional violence with philosophical angst before in Bad Lieutenant, Dangerous Game, and The Addiction, but this film is the most cerebral of the bunch. A truly sad movie, The Funeral will leave the viewer emotionally devastated. Perry Seibert

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Cast for The Funeral

Christopher Walken - Ray
Chris Penn - Chez
Vincent Gallo - Johnny
Annabella Sciorra - Jeannette
Isabella Rossellini - Clara
Benicio del Toro - Gaspare
Paul Hipp - Ghouly
Gretchen Mol - Helen
John Ventimiglia - Sali
John Hoyt

Crew for The Funeral

Abel Ferrara - Director
Mary E. Kane - Producer
Nicholas St. John - Screenwriter
Ken Kelsch - Cinematographer
Joe Delia - Songwriter / Composer (Music Score)
Mayin Lo - Editor
Bill Pankow - Editor
Charles Lagola - Production Designer
Beth Curtis - Art Director
Randy Sabusawa - Co-producer
Jay Cannold - Associate Producer
Annabella Sciorra - Associate Producer
Russell Simmons - Associate Producer
Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers - Executive Producer
Patrick Panzarella - Executive Producer
Diane Lederman - Set Designer
Mindy Eshelman - Costume Designer
Noga Isackson - First Assistant Director
Rosa Howell-Thornhill - Sound/Sound Designer
Ann Goulder - Casting
Billy Hopkins - Casting

Awards for The Funeral

Volpi Cup for best supporting performance (win) Chris Penn 1996 Venice Film Festival

Feature Details

Title: The Funeral
Feature Release Date: 1996
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Color: Color
Runtime: 98 Minutes
Chapters: 23
Picture: Pan & Scan
Ratio: 1.33:1
Playback Format: CLV

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Technical Details

LD Release Date: 20 Aug 1997
Catalog Number: ID3329HL
UPC: 014381332964
Publisher: Image Entertainment

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 2
Cover: Jacket
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: ID3329HL
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
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Christopher Walken, Chris Penn & Isabella Rossellini in...

The Funeral

( Catalog Number ID3329HL )
(1.33:1) (2 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

Best Version on LaserDisc

The Funeral
1996 - 98 min. - Color
Genre: Drama
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
At the wake of their murdered younger brother, two gangster siblings revisit their past while making plans for revenge against a rival gangster who killed him. Christopher Walken delivers a powerhouse performance as the eldest brother, Ray, whose emotions have been shut down after their own father's suicide some years before and who must come to terms with his failures as a man. Chris Penn costars as Chez, his abusive, emotionally unstable brother who has inherited their father's self-destructive behavior. Set in 1930s New York, this elegiac film delves into such topics as faith, masculinity, and redemption as it moves slowly toward its bloody, powerful climax. Annabella Sciorra plays Ray's wife, whose devout Catholicism serves as the moral center of the film. Isabella Rossellini, Vincent Gallo, Benicio Del Toro, and Gretchen Mol round out the stellar cast. While it contains his usual violence and raunchy sex scenes, THE FUNERAL marks a mature new direction in the career of New York auteur Abel Ferrara (who previously worked with Walken on KING OF NEW YORK). Nicely subdued colors and cinematography by Ken Kelsch combine with great acting and probing dialogue to make this a valuable addition to the gangster genre.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
Cult figure Abel Ferrara directed this dark, emotional tale of life among the criminal underworld, set in the late 1930s. The Tempio Brothers Ray (Christopher Walken), Chez (Chris Penn), and Johnny (Vincent Gallo) work with the mob; Ray is the cool and methodical type, Chez is an angry man who tends to fly off the handle, and Johnny is the odd man out, whose work with labor unions has given him a strong interest in socialism. When Johnny is murdered by rival mobster Gaspare (Benicio del Toro), it has a profound effect on his brothers. Ray is determined to seek revenge, even though his wife Jeanette (Anabella Sciorra), realizing a reprisal will only lead to more violence, begs him to reconsider, while Chez begins losing his tenuous grip on reality, causing no small discomfort for his wife Clara (Isabella Rossellini). In time, both brothers are forced to deal with the ugly repercussions of their family's long-standing criminal lifestyle. Chris Penn's performance as Chez earned him the "Best Actor" trophy at the 1996 Venice Film Festival. Mark Deming

The Funeral feels like The Godfather directed by Ingmar Bergman. Christopher Walken's haunted eyes serve him well in the role of Ray, a Michael Corleone-like gangster who is in turmoil when he begins to realize that he is compelled to act in ways that undermine his own life. Chris Penn is frightening as the boorish, but charming Sonny Corleone-ish brother who slowly succumbs to violent psychosis. These two characters let Ferrara work out his philosophical musings as they grieve over the slain body of their younger brother Johnny, a Fredo-like figure who was not cut out for gangster life. Ferrara had balanced physical and emotional violence with philosophical angst before in Bad Lieutenant, Dangerous Game, and The Addiction, but this film is the most cerebral of the bunch. A truly sad movie, The Funeral will leave the viewer emotionally devastated. Perry Seibert

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Reviews, Articles, Newsletter and Information for Movies on LaserDisc LD Laser Disc, LazerDisc.

Cast for The Funeral

Christopher Walken - Ray
Chris Penn - Chez
Vincent Gallo - Johnny
Annabella Sciorra - Jeannette
Isabella Rossellini - Clara
Benicio del Toro - Gaspare
Paul Hipp - Ghouly
Gretchen Mol - Helen
John Ventimiglia - Sali
John Hoyt

Crew for The Funeral

Abel Ferrara - Director
Mary E. Kane - Producer
Nicholas St. John - Screenwriter
Ken Kelsch - Cinematographer
Joe Delia - Songwriter / Composer (Music Score)
Mayin Lo - Editor
Bill Pankow - Editor
Charles Lagola - Production Designer
Beth Curtis - Art Director
Randy Sabusawa - Co-producer
Jay Cannold - Associate Producer
Annabella Sciorra - Associate Producer
Russell Simmons - Associate Producer
Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers - Executive Producer
Patrick Panzarella - Executive Producer
Diane Lederman - Set Designer
Mindy Eshelman - Costume Designer
Noga Isackson - First Assistant Director
Rosa Howell-Thornhill - Sound/Sound Designer
Ann Goulder - Casting
Billy Hopkins - Casting

Awards for The Funeral

Volpi Cup for best supporting performance (win) Chris Penn 1996 Venice Film Festival

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