The Funeral (1996)

In the shadowy corners of 1930s New York, the grim spectacle of a wake sets the stage for a tumultuous tale of revenge, madness, and familial bonds. The Tempio family, hardened by the unforgiving streets and embroiled in a deadly network of crime, prepare to bid their final farewell to Johnny, the youngest and most idealistic of the brothers. Johnny's coffin, a chilling symbol of mortality, is brought to the home of his older brother, Ray, a cerebral gangster with an icy demeanor and a deep-rooted devotion to his wife, Jean. Simultaneously, the hot-headed Chez, the third Tempio brother, finds solace in his bar and the arms of his wife, Clara. As the wake gathers friends and family in a somber display of grief, the lure of vengeance begins to taint the air. The seeds of suspicion are planted in Ray's mind, pointing him towards Gaspare, a rival gangster, as the possible triggerman behind Johnny's untimely demise. As the Tempio brothers navigate the treacherous terrain of union agitators and ruthless corporate moguls, they find themselves ensnared in a lethal crossfire that threatens to upend their lives. Each confrontation, every whispered secret, and their shared, dark heritage of violence and insanity, serve as catalysts, plunging them deeper into a world they can't escape. Amidst this grim tableau, the Tempio brothers stand shoulder to shoulder, ready to face their enemies, their internal demons, and each other. As Chez teeters on the brink of an emotional breakdown, a tragic cascade of events is set in motion, the repercussions of which could shatter the already fractured family. "The Funeral" is a chilling exploration of love, loyalty, and the corrosive power of vengeance, set against the backdrop of a city ensnared in its own web of crime and corruption. It's a haunting saga that reminds us of the thin line between justice and revenge, love and madness, and the indelible bonds that define a family.

The Funeral is a crime movie featuring Christopher Walken and directed by Abel Ferrara.

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