Give 'Em Hell, Malone
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| Directed by | Russell Mulcahy |
| Written by | Mark Hosack |
| Produced by | Erik Anderson Johnny Martin Brian Oliver Richard Rionda Del Castro Richard Salvatore |
| Starring | Thomas Jane Ving Rhames Elsa Pataky |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Hall |
| Edited by | Robert A. Ferretti |
| Music by | David C. Williams |
Production companies | Malone Productions North by Northwest Productions Continental Entertainment Capitol Blue Rider Finance |
| Distributed by | Hannibal Pictures |
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| Country | Template:Film US |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 Million (estimated)[1] |
Give 'Em Hell, Malone is a 2009 crime film directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Thomas Jane, Ving Rhames and Elsa Pataky.[2]
Plot
An ex-private eye turned gun for hire named Malone is hired to retrieve a suitcase from a building full of armed mobsters, but a violent shootout ensues and Malone is eventually left as the only survivor. Suspecting a set-up, he retains the only noteworthy item contained in the case - a small painted animal referred to as "the meaning of love" - for himself, prompting several different parties in the employ of a local gangster - Whitmore - to pursue Malone in attempt to discern the meaning of the case's contents.
After a series of violent encounters leaving many dead, Malone eventually confronts Whitmore, who admits he was responsible for hiring Malone and planted the toy - a keepsake belonging to Malone's young son - as a means to trick Malone into exterminating Whitmore's criminal help, allowing Whitmore to become a legitimate businessman without worrying about being tainted by potential loose ends from his criminal past. Malone kills Whitmore and phones his (Malone's) wife and son - previously presumed dead - but does not engage them in conversation.
Cast
- Thomas Jane as Malone
- Ving Rhames as Boulder
- Elsa Pataky as Evelyn
- French Stewart as Frankie the Crooner
- Leland Orser as Murphy
- Chris Yen as Mauler
- William Abadie as Pretty Boy
- Gregory Harrison as Whitmore
- Doug Hutchison as Matchstick
Release
The film was released on DVD and Blu-Ray January 26, 2010.[3]
Critical reception
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 10, 2008). "Russell Mulcahy to direct 'Malone'". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2009.
- ^ "Give'em Hell Malone DVD Cover Art and Specs". beyondhollywood.com. December 24, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
