Mercy Streets (2000)

Mercy Streets (2000)
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Two brothers who've taken divergent paths in life are thrown into a crisis that forces both of them to examine their lives in this drama. John (David White) is a small-time criminal who, upon his release from prison, is met by his former partner, Rome (Eric Roberts). Rome wants John to join him in a counterfeiting scheme that could earn them $20 million. John is trying to go straight, but he needs to raise money for a real estate project he's trying to get off the ground, so he agrees, despite his misgivings. Rome trusts John with $50,000 in front money, but John double-crosses Rome and runs off with the cash; Rome is not at all amused and is determined to get revenge on John. On the run and with few options, John seeks out his estranged twin brother Jeremiah (also played by White), a novice minister who long believed his brother was dead. But John soon discovers that Rome has mistaken Jeremiah for John and has taken him hostage. Jeremiah tries to play along in hopes of saving his brother's life, while John tries to stay undercover by posing as Jeremiah -- and even tries to fool his brother's girlfriend Samantha (Cynthia Watros) into believing he's a man of the cloth. Produced by a Christian film production firm, Signal Hill Pictures, Mercy Streets also features Stacy Keach, Lawrence Taylor, and Robert Lasardo. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Eric RobertsDavid White, (more)
Director(s):
Jon Gunn
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of Mercy Streets

Two brothers who've taken divergent paths in life are thrown into a crisis that forces both of them to examine their lives in this drama. John (David White) is a small-time criminal who, upon his release from prison, is met by his former partner, Rome (Eric Roberts). Rome wants John to join him in a counterfeiting scheme that could earn them $20 million. John is trying to go straight, but he needs to raise money for a real estate project he's trying to get off the ground, so he agrees, despite his misgivings. Rome trusts John with $50,000 in front money, but John double-crosses Rome and runs off with the cash; Rome is not at all amused and is determined to get revenge on John. On the run and with few options, John seeks out his estranged twin brother Jeremiah (also played by White), a novice minister who long believed his brother was dead. But John soon discovers that Rome has mistaken Jeremiah for John and has taken him hostage. Jeremiah tries to play along in hopes of saving his brother's life, while John tries to stay undercover by posing as Jeremiah -- and even tries to fool his brother's girlfriend Samantha (Cynthia Watros) into believing he's a man of the cloth. Produced by a Christian film production firm, Signal Hill Pictures, Mercy Streets also features Stacy Keach, Lawrence Taylor, and Robert Lasardo. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
108 mins

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Director(s):
Jon Gunn
Writer(s):
Jon GunnJohn W. MannJohn Mann
Producer(s):
Travis MannDavid WhiteJon Gunn
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Situations)
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Stephanie O.

I love David, the star. Mr. White is an incredible actor and everything he touches manages to bless me. It's not the ultimate great film. There's little of the gritty or realistic here. But if you see it as a bare-bones plotline done on a limited budget, they manage to make a pretty neat skit. (Back then, technology and low budgets gave Christian films the look of poorly-shot You Tube flicks.) Overlook the details. If you compare this film with the newer ones, like "Six the Mark Unleashed" you'll see phenomenal growth in this neat actor's skills without a loss of conviction. A worthy goal for all of us.

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The Galloway F.

This is a wonderful story of redemption. I was surprised at the gritty and serious theme, and yet they maintained a family fare image. This story of two brothers is a serious and deep drama about unforgiven pasts. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great movie!

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Susan R.

A redemptive parable.

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