description The Drop Overview
The Drop centers on Bob Saginowski, a bartender whose establishment is used for a robbery by organized crime figures. He becomes involved in an investigation following the event, featuring actors including Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini. The film adapts Dennis Lehane’s short story “Animal Rescue” to explore criminal activity.
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info The Drop Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2014 |
help The Drop FAQ
Was The Drop James Gandolfini's last movie?
Yes, The Drop was James Gandolfini's final film role before his death in June 2013. The film was released posthumously in 2014 and featured him in a Brooklyn-set crime story that some viewed as a fitting echo of his Sopranos legacy.
Is The Drop based on a book by Dennis Lehane?
Yes, The Drop is based on 'Animal Rescue,' a short story by crime novelist Dennis Lehane, who also wrote the screenplay. Lehane is known for other adapted works including Mystic River, Shutter Island, and Gone Baby Gone.
Where does The Drop take place?
The Drop is set in Brooklyn, New York, specifically in working-class neighborhoods where organized crime uses local bars as 'drop bars' to launder money. The film's atmosphere captures the gritty, close-knit community feel of these areas.
What kind of dog is in The Drop?
The film features a pit bull puppy that Tom Hardy's character, Bob Saginowski, finds abandoned in a trash can, which becomes central to the story's emotional arc. The dog helps draw out the quiet humanity in Bob's otherwise withdrawn character.
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