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The Funeral is a 1996 American crime drama directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John. Set among an Italian American criminal family in 1930s New York, it follows brothers Ray and Chez as they confront the murder of their younger brother Johnny and consider retaliation. Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Vincent Gallo, Benicio del Toro, Annabella Sciorra, and Isabella Rossellini appear in the ensemble cast.
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When and where is The Funeral set?
The Funeral is set in New York during the 1930s. Its story follows an Italian American criminal family after the murder of Johnny, one of three brothers.
Who directed The Funeral?
Abel Ferrara directed The Funeral, which was released in 1996. Nicholas St. John wrote the screenplay.
What happens to the family in The Funeral?
Brothers Ray and Chez confront the killing of their younger brother Johnny. The funeral becomes a setting for arguments about revenge, loyalty, and the family's criminal life.
What kind of crime film is The Funeral?
The film is a character-focused crime drama about an Italian American gangster family. It uses the 1930s setting and the brothers' conflict to examine violence inside the family, not just street crime.
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