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A man is forced to go against his family and his principles in the name of serving his country in this drama inspired by actual events. Tommy Santoro (James Marsden) was just a boy when his father was... read more read more... murdered, and young Tommy quickly discovered his dad was a high-ranking member of the Philadelphia Mafia. Tommy grew up determined to stay on the right side of the law, but his brother Vincent (Brad Renfro) and cousin Joey (Giovanni Ribisi) had other ideas and ended up joining "the family business." Tommy enlisted in the Army and served in Operation Desert Storm, but when he impulsively stole a jeep, he was arrested by the military police. However, Tommy finds he's not questioned by MP's, but by Horvath (Brian Dennehy), an FBI agent who knows all about his past and family history. Horvath has learned that Sicilian mobsters have been taking over the Philly rackets, and persuades Tommy to join up with Vincent and Joey in order to infiltrate the Mafia and serve as an informant to the FBI. Tommy grudgingly agrees, but he's uneasy about betraying his family and following the path that killed his father -- especially when he discovers his actions have put Vincent and Joey in grave danger. Also starring Dennis Hopper, Piper Perabo, and Lesley Ann Warren, 10th & Wolf was the directorial debut for Bobby Moresco, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Crash. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 48 min.

Directed by: Robert Moresco

Release Date: August 18, 2006

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DVD Release Date: September 19, 2006

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  • bbcfloridabound
    October 14, 2009
    bbcfloridabound
    A 4 Star Film, About as good as they get when it comes to Crime Family Movies. A Solder is facing prison or go back home and collect information for the FBI by setting up a Mob Boss. Is packed with action and thrills and drama. A full cast. I didn't recognize Val Kilmer a chang... read moree in parts for him. Dennis Hooper played good boss. But Giovanni Ribisi stole the show. If you have passed this one up before or your a little skeptic because its not a 2009 Movie, don?t be. Its well worth it. A good addition to any collection. 4 Stars
  • LWOODS04
    August 28, 2009
    LWOODS04
    This movie is exactly why Giovanni Ribisi is one of my favorite actors. He was brilliant in this movie. But he is in every movie he does. But this movie blew me away. One of the best Mob movies I have ever seen. The cast was so good. The acting was right on the money as they say.... read more Brad Renfro, (R.I.P) did an amazing job at playing Vincent. James Marden, was so good. I have only seen him in a couple movies and by far this movie was the best role I have seen him portray. The story was intense. It grabs you from start to finish. Just AMAZING.. I usually don't care for these types of movies, but knowing Giovanni, was in it I thought I would watch it just for that fact alone. So glad I did. I would have missed out on a really great movie. I recommend this to everyone. Even if this isn't your kind of movie, I think you will enjoy it.
  • allan913
    April 19, 2008
    allan913
    The best gangster film in recent year's. It's Goodfellas meets Donnie Brasco. A stylish, complex, hard-hitting and electrifying movie. A pure knockout. Director, Bobby Moresco has crafted an insightful, powerful, tense, terifficly told and unforgettable crime drama. The cast is a... read moremasing. James Marsden is magnificent. Giovanni Ribisi is outstanding, his best performance yet. I love how these actors embrassed these roles and it shows in their performances. Searing, engaging, gripping and astonishing. Brilliant, riveting and extroadinary. An explosive action-packed story that grabs you and dosent let go. A truimph. It sets the screen on fire with great power and energy.
  • Fascade518
    August 19, 2008
    Fascade518
    This was an undeniably smooth and richly detailed mobster crime saga. You will not only enjoy it you will be absorbed by the young and agile characters, (as well as the older veteran ones) as they tell their stories. A haunting believable tale that will always be remembered. In... read more the same caliber of performance of "Blue Hill Avenue" See this....get it...I want this for my collection!!!!!!!!
  • FanGirl
    September 23, 2006
    FanGirl
    Instantly forgettable and not really worth watching in the first place.
  • fb702418150
    November 14, 2011
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    This had an interesting plot, it had some good actors in it, I didn't expect some of them to be in it. Their was a lot of action in it, none of it seemed too misplaced, it kept me entertained throughout.
  • loogenhausen
    August 13, 2011
    loogenhausen
    It can't decide whether it wants to be an action movie, a gangster tale or a gritty drama. It tries all three and marginally succeeds. Decent performances all around.
  • wihyena
    February 14, 2010
    wihyena
    Very disturbing. Violent. And I think I've seen Giovanni Ribisi play almost the exact same character in a couple other movies. Overall, though, interesting enough to be worth watching.
  • kirkkwilliams
    October 8, 2008
    kirkkwilliams
    I hate to say it, but this film was lackluster all-around. Despite some of my favorite names, the film reeks of cliche and overacted mafioso persona.

    An you CAN NOT, I repeat CAN NOT base a movie in Philly and shoot it in Pittsburgh. It's sacrilegious.
  • notofthisworld
    September 23, 2008
    notofthisworld
    This movie is inspired by Donnie Brasco. There was some mob action going on. Its sad that there has to be so much killing.

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Critic Reviews

Frank Scheck
August 26, 2006
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

A routine mob thriller.

Michael Atkinson
August 22, 2006
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice

A hellish and unconvincing celebration of badda-bing-ness. Full Review

Steven Rea
August 18, 2006
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Bobby Moresco, who cowrote Crash and coproduced Million Dollar Baby, makes an undistinguished directing debut, assembling a band of actors who know but two modes: simmering rage and over-the-top histr...

Stephen Whitty
August 18, 2006
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

A mix of the first half of Donnie Brasco, the last 20 minutes of A History of Violence and a couple of episodes of I Love the'90s. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
August 18, 2006
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

The movie doesn't miss a cliché, ineptly lifting liberally from The Godfather and GoodFellas, among other classics.

Elizabeth Weitzman
August 18, 2006
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

At this late date, filmmakers who draw inspiration from the Mafia had better have a whole new angle to offer. Otherwise, they'll end up with a movie like 10th & Wolf. Full Review

Philip Wuntch
August 18, 2006
Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News

10th & Wolf alternates between being bloody good and just plain bloody. Full Review

Stephen Holden
August 17, 2006
Stephen Holden, New York Times

A grisly gangster movie with moral pretensions, 10th and Wolf never transcends mobster cliches recycled from The Godfather, Donnie Brasco and GoodFellas.

Owen Gleiberman
August 16, 2006
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

A turgid, ketchup-spattered dud. Full Review

Ronnie Scheib
August 16, 2006
Ronnie Scheib, Variety

Pic throws together gangster archetypes and set pieces, relying heavily on exposition to stand in for character development. Full Review

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