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Federal Protection

  • TV Movie
  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
918
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Armand Assante in Federal Protection (2002)
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Frank Carbone, a lifetime gangster until the Mob put out a contract on him, survives an assassination attempt and agrees to testify. He enters the Witness Protection program, but even with a... Read allFrank Carbone, a lifetime gangster until the Mob put out a contract on him, survives an assassination attempt and agrees to testify. He enters the Witness Protection program, but even with a new look, ID and home, he can't hide forever.Frank Carbone, a lifetime gangster until the Mob put out a contract on him, survives an assassination attempt and agrees to testify. He enters the Witness Protection program, but even with a new look, ID and home, he can't hide forever.

  • Director
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Writer
    • Craig Smith
  • Stars
    • Armand Assante
    • Angela Featherstone
    • Dina Meyer
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    918
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anthony Hickox
    • Writer
      • Craig Smith
    • Stars
      • Armand Assante
      • Angela Featherstone
      • Dina Meyer
    • 18User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Frank Carbone…
    Angela Featherstone
    Angela Featherstone
    • Leigh Kirkindall
    Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer
    • Bootsie Cavander
    David Lipper
    David Lipper
    • Denny Kirkindall
    Frank Chiesurin
    Frank Chiesurin
    • Sid
    Tony Calabretta
    Tony Calabretta
    • Pasquale 'Patsy' Dilepsi
    Mark Camacho
    Mark Camacho
    • Joseph Pagnozzi
    Steven P. Park
    • Chong-Sung
    • (as Steven Park)
    Chip Chuipka
    • Marshal Donald Powers
    Danny Blanco Hall
    • Marshal Chuck Sturdevant
    Maxim Roy
    Maxim Roy
    • Marjorie Watts
    Anatoly Zinoviev
    • Teddy
    Michael Filipowich
    Michael Filipowich
    • Johnny the Face
    Carl Alacchi
    Carl Alacchi
    • Gio Brogianto
    Maria Bertrand
    Maria Bertrand
    • Vicky Brogianto
    • (as Maria Yvonne Bertrand)
    Bob Babinski
    • Newscaster
    Eramelinda Boquer
    • TV Reporter Quentina Smith
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    7tarbosh22000

    Cool and Violent

    "Federal Protection" is a cool and violent movie.

    The plot: Frankie Carbone (Assante) is a small-time hood stealing cars for a living. When a contract on his life gets botched, he is put into the witness protection program. It seems like he's safe, but he's not. Bootsie (Meyer) is a hitwoman who will stop at nothing to find him.

    Armand Assante is always worth watching because of his excellent over-acting. Watch "Dot.Kill" to see what I mean. He doesn't disappoint here, with a couple classic yelling moments from Assante. Dina Meyer is very sexy in her role. The action scenes, while silly, are bloody and well-staged.

    If you like the actors involved, you'll enjoy "Federal Protection" For more insanity, please visit: comeuppancereviews.com
    borg9of9235

    Enjoyable fluff

    The plot was silly, the husband was silly, some scenes were silly, but it fun to watch. Personally I didn't really care about the main story arc, but the secondary one was fun. One thing about the movie is that it left me wondering what in the world did girls see in the husband?

    Pretty much everything involving the mafiosos was enjoyable, especially the park scene. I might rent the movie again just for them. If you are looking for something to kill some time while enjoying a brew, this is a good choice.
    shahs1987

    Great coming-in-late-from-partying-with-a-girl-you-just-met Movie

    It was a Fun cool movie. The Women were hot and sexy and dangerous. the man were mean and tough. the husband and sisters relationship was fantasy status. it was too dope. and any girl who had a bad bf had to have loved the swag of the housewife.

    Come back from partying with a girl and watched this movie. eh, watched half of it, we didn't make it too the end. I'm buying this DVD now so i always have it randomly play at the golf club scene to keep pushing the mood along with company. ha ha. must see. great late night creeper move. mood setter. the scene on the park bench was too real. I recommend having this movie set in your DVD player ready to be played before you head out to any happy hour.
    5blueboyns

    cliché but has its charm

    This movie is utter cliché, but also an example how one actor can make it worth watching.

    Dina Meyer is completely carrying this movie. Even though she doesn't have leading role her scenes are only advantage of this film. Talented actress and stunning beauty. (man, did she look good in that latex dominatrix costume :) )

    Sure Assante was cool as always but his scenes were kind of boring. But when story gave attention to Dina this movie was actually interesting.

    Movie is complete no brainier, predictable as it can get, but has some charm and is fun watch if you don't expect too much, and especially if you're Dina Meyer fan!
    sloppygun

    dina MEYER what talent

    When we get a film that has the cliché of federal protection and the like we always wonder what interpertation will be given and even though you can see the cliché it holds a certain cool and simple story telling with the minor CHARACTERS MEYER AND LIPPER who outshine FEATHERSTONE AND ASSANTE. this has some of the funniest scenes and you are so rooting for the TALENTED DINA MEYER to out do the MOB that it becomes more interesting watching it. 3 a. GREAT SCENES meyer not liking her new fetish b. THE sarcastic killer who gets over emotional and pushed, also the look its SHANIA TWAIN gag c. social statement .THE mob using a Chinese hit-man in their ranks

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Federal koruma
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Chariot Communications
      • City Heat Productions
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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