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The Break

1997, Movie, R, 96 mins

BREAK, THE | FURTHER GESTURE, A
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A refugee from Ireland's Troubles finds that he can run but he can't hide. Longtime IRA soldier Sean Dowd (Stephen Rea) joins his prison mates in a bold and bloody escape, but once he's outside he realizes the passion and resolve that made him a valuable asset to the cause have been drained away by his years in jail. He relocates to New York, takes a room in a transient hotel and drifts into a menial job as a restaurant dishwasher. After nearly getting himself killed while t... read more leave a comment
Year: 1997
Rated R

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Cast
Stephen Rea: Sean Dowd
Alfred Molina: Tulio
Rosana Pastor: Monica
Brendan Gleeson: Richard
Maria Doyle Kennedy: Roisin
Jorge Sanz: Paco

 

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