Charlie Valentine

Charlie Valentine, also released as The Hitmen Diaries: Charlie Valentine, is a 2009 crime drama starring Raymond J. Barry in the titular role.[1] The film co-stars Michael Weatherly, James Russo, and Tom Berenger, and was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Los Angeles, California. The film was directed by Jesse V. Johnson.[1]

Charlie Valentine
Directed byJesse V. Johnson
Produced byRay Calaveri
Ted Warren
Bill Gottlieb
Written byJesse V. Johnson
StarringRaymond J. Barry
Michael Weatherly
Keith David
Steven Bauer
James Russo
Tom Berenger
Music byMarcello De Francisci
Wagner Fulco
CinematographyJonathan Hall
Edited byCarrie Caughlin
Jill Hansson
Production
company
America Media Group
Gorilla
Distributed byLions Gate Home Entertainment
Release date
  • March 1, 2009 (2009-03-01)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6 million

Plot

Aging small-time gangster Charlie Valentine (Barry) tries to pull one over on his boss Rocco (Russo) for some retirement cash. He assembles his old group, and despite Sal's (David) misgivings, they go through with it. The con goes wrong and only Charlie escapes with his life, leaving Rocco furious and demanding revenge. Charlie reconciles with his estranged son Danny (Weatherly) for a place to stay. Danny is curious about his father's lifestyle, though he is apprehensive after serving time in prison. Regardless the two men rob Danny's boss Ferucci (Bauer), who catches on and later finds out about Charlie's hitman life. Ferucci informs Rocco of the Valentines, pinning the two men in a death match in Ferucci's club that leaves only Danny still alive.

Cast

Accolades

Director Jesse Johnson won the Best Picture award Action On Film International Film Festival. The film also won for Best Action Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Score.[2]

References
  1. Hartel, Nick (October 5, 2010). "The Hitmen Diaries: Charlie Valentine". DVD Talk.
  2. "Action on Film Festival, AOF 2009 Film Awards". Action On Film International Film Festival. 2009.


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