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Bound (1996)
Director: Lilly Wachowski
Cast: Gina Gershon, Jennifer Tilly, Joe Pantoliano, John P. Ryan
Runtime105 min
Rating18
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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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Bound, the 1996 crime thriller directed by Lilly Wachowski, has been widely praised by critics as a stylish and suspenseful neo-noir. The film has gained a cult following over the years and is considered one of the Wachowskis' most acclaimed works. Despite not receiving major awards recognition, Bound has an impressive 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb, indicating strong audience reception.
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The 1996 neo-noir thriller Bound, directed by Lilly Wachowski, offers a stylish and subversive take on the crime genre, with a unique blend of classic noir elements and LGBTQ+ themes. The captivating performances by Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly as the film's central duo elevate the tension and intrigue, making this a must-see for fans of gritty, character-driven thrillers.
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Bound is a 1996 American neo-noir erotic crime thriller film written and directed by the Wachowskis in their feature film directorial debut. It stars Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon and Joe Pantoliano. The film centers on Violet (Tilly), a gun moll who longs to escape her relationship with her mobster boyfriend Caesar (Pantoliano), as she enters into a clandestine affair with alluring ex-con Corky (Gershon). The two women hatch a scheme to steal $2 million of Mafia money. The film was John P. Ryan's final appearance before he died in 2007.
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