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Federal Protection (2001)

Federal Protection (2001)
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"Chop Chop" Frankie Carbone (Armand Assante) has made a career out of stealing cars for the mob in Chicago. An attempted assassination by a mob boss goes badly and Frankie retaliates, only to wind up in the hands of the Feds. Frankie agrees to testify against the mobsters and his life is suddenly worthless -- unless he submits to going into federal protection. The FBI gives him a new name -- Howard Akers -- and relocates him to a sleepy middle-class suburb in Little Rock, AR. Howard catches the attention of his lovely neighbor, Leigh (Angela Featherstone), a bored fund-raiser for a non-profit zoo whose husband, Dennis (David Lipper), is having an affair -- and she knows it, but she doesn't know it's with her hot-blooded sister, Bootsie (Dina Meyer). Leigh becomes friends with the enigmatic Howard, but Dennis and Bootsie see an opportunity to earn the million-dollar bounty the mob has put on his head by turning him in to the mob. ~ Buzz McClain, Rovi

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Starring:
Armand AssanteAngela Featherstone, (more)
Director(s):
Anthony Hickox
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Federal Protection

"Chop Chop" Frankie Carbone (Armand Assante) has made a career out of stealing cars for the mob in Chicago. An attempted assassination by a mob boss goes badly and Frankie retaliates, only to wind up in the hands of the Feds. Frankie agrees to testify against the mobsters and his life is suddenly worthless -- unless he submits to going into federal protection. The FBI gives him a new name -- Howard Akers -- and relocates him to a sleepy middle-class suburb in Little Rock, AR. Howard catches the attention of his lovely neighbor, Leigh (Angela Featherstone), a bored fund-raiser for a non-profit zoo whose husband, Dennis (David Lipper), is having an affair -- and she knows it, but she doesn't know it's with her hot-blooded sister, Bootsie (Dina Meyer). Leigh becomes friends with the enigmatic Howard, but Dennis and Bootsie see an opportunity to earn the million-dollar bounty the mob has put on his head by turning him in to the mob. ~ Buzz McClain, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Anthony Hickox
Writer(s):
Craig Smith
Producer(s):
David Lancaster
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Sexual Situations, Adult Language)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Lori V.

    Better than I expected. Some of it was predictable, but the cast (especially the scheming husband and sister) was entertaining. Not a bad rent for a snowy day. :o)

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    Frank G.

    I agree with Lori this movie was better than I expected .The cheating husband & his unpredictable partner was the most amusing & the highlight of the movie.Some parts of the movie that was unbelievable makes this stradle between comedy & action,would suggest if nothing but a "Q" filler.

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