He started his career in organized crime working as a longshoreman labor union representative until he was busted. It's a little clichéd and by the numbers (it's certainly nothing we haven't seen before in the gangster crime genre) but it is entertaining and interesting to a certain extent, more so than a lot of others in my opinion.ĭanny Greene was a well known Irish gangster in Cleveland in the 1970's. The film co-stars the likes of Vincent D'Onofrio, Val Kilmer, Christopher Walken, Linda Cardellini, Vinnie Jones, Robert Davi, Paul Sorvino and other well known character actors. He also directed the films 'WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE' and 'THE PUNISHER' (which it's sequel, 'PUNISHER: WAR ZONE', starred Stevenson). Hensleigh is most well known for writing and co-writing such blockbuster action films as 'DIE HARD: WITH A VENGEANCE' and 'ARMAGEDON'. It was written (with co-writer Jeremy Walters) and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and adapted from the book 'To Kill The Irishman' by Rick Porrello. The film stars B movie tough guy (and notable character thug) Ray Stevenson as Greene. 'KILL THE IRISHMAN': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)Īnother organized crime biopic, this one focuses on the infamous 70's union rep turned gangster Danny Greene. Reviewed by Hellmant 7 / 10 B Movie bad-ass Ray Stevenson finally given a chance to shine and show his range!
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