# State of Grace (1990)

> A returning son of Hells Kitchen is pulled into an Irish mob war where childhood loyalty collides with a dangerous secret.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1106

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Phil Joanou
- Cast: Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright, John Turturro, Burgess Meredith, R. D. Call, Joe Viterelli
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100685/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, tense, melancholic, late night viewing, crime movie marathon

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