Charlie Valentine
| Charlie Valentine | |
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| Directed by | Jesse Johnson |
| Produced by |
Ray Calaveri Ted Warren Bill Gottlieb |
| Written by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Starring |
Raymond J. Barry Michael Weatherly Keith David Steven Bauer with James Russo and Tom Berenger |
| Music by |
Marcello De Francisci Wagner Fulco |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Hall |
| Editing by |
Carrie Caughlin Jill Hansson |
| Studio |
America Media Group Gorilla |
| Distributed by | Lions Gate Home Entertainment |
| Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6 million |
Charlie Valentine, also released as The Hitmen Diaries: Charlie Valentine, is a 2009 Crime drama starring Raymond J. Barry in the titular role. 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 Johnson, who directed the 2009 film The Butcher.
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
- Raymond J. Barry as Charlie Valentine
- Michael Weatherly as Danny Valentine
- James Russo as Rocco
- Tom Berenger as Becker
- Steven Bauer as Ferucci
- Maxine Bahns as Jenny
- Keith David as Sal
- Glenn Taranto as Mob Collector
- Dominique Vandenberg as Dom
Accolades
Director Jesse Johnson won the Best in Show award Action On Film International Film Festival. The film also won for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and Best Score.