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Bless Me Father

  • 2023
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
1.9K
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Bless Me Father (2023)
A man confesses his sins and unveils the ugly truth of his life; he is a hitman for the New Jersey Italian Mob. Will Vinny Dapello follow his father's footsteps in the organized crime family or sacrifice his life to save his soul?
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A man confesses his sins and unveils the ugly truth of his life; he is a hit-man for the New York Italian Mob. Will Vinny follow in his father's footsteps in the organized crime family or sa... Read allA man confesses his sins and unveils the ugly truth of his life; he is a hit-man for the New York Italian Mob. Will Vinny follow in his father's footsteps in the organized crime family or sacrifice his life to save his soul?A man confesses his sins and unveils the ugly truth of his life; he is a hit-man for the New York Italian Mob. Will Vinny follow in his father's footsteps in the organized crime family or sacrifice his life to save his soul?

  • Director
    • Gianni McLaughlin
  • Writer
    • Gianni McLaughlin
  • Stars
    • John Barnett
    • Paris Branda
    • Bekim Bujari
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    1.9K
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    • Director
      • Gianni McLaughlin
    • Writer
      • Gianni McLaughlin
    • Stars
      • John Barnett
      • Paris Branda
      • Bekim Bujari
    • 55User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 6 nominations total

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    John Barnett
    • Trulove
    Paris Branda
    • The Don
    Bekim Bujari
    • Gino
    Betim Bujari
    • Nino
    A.J. Caprio
    • Club Manager
    Salvatore Cipriano
    • Sal
    Giulia Cowie
    Giulia Cowie
    • Waitress
    John Cuomo
    • Pop
    Yolanda Cuomo
    • Maria
    Salam Diri
    • Pablo
    Lorenzo Landi
    • Lorenzo
    Federico Lupo
    • Dad
    Carmine Martino
    • Paul
    Paul Martino
    • Carmine
    Gianni McLaughlin
    Gianni McLaughlin
    Joseph McLaughlin
    • Father Joe
    Milly-May McLaughlin
    Milly-May McLaughlin
      Glenn Noonan
      • Micky
      • Director
        • Gianni McLaughlin
      • Writer
        • Gianni McLaughlin
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      9playballseries

      Incredible Talent

      Bless Me Father is a great movie. It really blows my mind that this film was made with all non actors and it was the filmmakers debut feature film. I am giving them this rating because for limited resources they had and the extremely small budget this was made on it's almost impossible what they did. Usually I don't like when I hear someone wrote, directed, acted, edited, and even did the sound design, but McLaughlin pulled it off. I would say for him next time to delegate some of the responsibilities to other people and the movies will be that much better, it's still really impressive. You can tell the guy put his soul into it. Ive seen the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo work. This movie is no where near that level of greatness, but I would say the guys out there doing his thing.
      9emmasmith-96870

      Absolutely loved this flick

      This flick won't disappoint if you are thinking about it definitely hit buy. It's a film full of passion full of emotion I really loved it and it got to be very emotional at different points in the film. I would like to see more women next time and not just more women half naked but more of the women who are closest to the protagonist Vinny's life. For example, his girlfriend Tina, it would have been great to have seen more of her at the beginning of the piece she was a great character and I think it would have added a lot to the plot to have seen more of her. Great role which I think the actress smashed completely. That said great performances all round.
      8bernm-92605

      Future Cult Classic

      This movie reminds me a lot of boondocks saints when it first came out. A lot fo local buzz. Many people are talking about this movie in the New York/ New Jersey area. I think it's because there are no big shot movie stars and you got raw authentic acting. It's like their a documentary when it's a movie. I Think it's great the movie shed a dark light on the mob genre as well. Not glorifying it. I think it's also great that it's a modern day mob movie. You never really see movies like this set in 2020. Great to see this. I hope they make a sequel. I want o find out more. Like did they really have to end it like that though? I had that same sick feeling as I did when I watched the end of the sopranos.
      9kimpippin

      Great Movie

      From start to finish this was a great film. It was entertaining well-presented and the music was powerful. I loved the cast they kept me entertained with raw performances that weren't pushed at all. I think this was a very well cast piece as it seemed all characters fitted their roles perfectly. The story itself has lots of unseen surprises for the audience. Without giving any spoilers there is one point in the film where you are so confused about the main characters decision in the moment. Vinny played by Gianni McLaughlin is a very complex character and the motives behind his choices. Gianni did a great job and I hope to see more.
      9tammyhun

      What a blessing this film was

      All I saw wrong to lose a star was that it isn't long enough, I want more!? Any way there will be a sequel, I would love to watch one. I would want to know what happened to Vinny and have the story explained in more depth as it was so captivating, and I couldn't take my mind of the plot after I had finished watching. What a well written script with a story line you don't see coming at all. Around every corner is an unforeseen change of events are it really kept the story exciting and engaging. I would love to see more form this talented cast and crew seriously will there be a sequel as I want one!!!

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      • Release date
        • May 16, 2023 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
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      • Languages
        • English
        • Italian
      • Also known as
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        • 1h 31m(91 min)
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