Blood and Wine is a crime thriller released in 1996 starring Jack Nicholson, Michael Caine, and Judy Davis. The film was directed by Bob Rafelson and written by Nicholas Kazan.
The story follows Alex Gates (Jack Nicholson), a wine merchant based in Miami who is struggling to make ends meet. He lives with his second wife, Suzanne (Judy Davis), and her teenage daughter Gabby (Jennifer Lopez). Despite his success as a wine merchant, Alex is broke and in debt. His attempts to start a new venture, importing a rare and valuable diamond, have failed, leaving him in a desperate situation.
Alex decides to steal a valuable necklace from one of his rich clients to try to make some quick cash. He enlists the help of Victor Spansky (Michael Caine), a safe-cracker he has worked with before. However, Alex's plan starts to unravel when his wife discovers his plan and tries to convince him to return the necklace and come clean to the authorities. Gabby's involvement in the scheme further complicates things.
As Alex and Victor prepare to carry out the heist, their relationships with each other and their loved ones become increasingly strained. Matters come to a head when Alex's violent and temperamental stepson, Jason (Stephen Dorff), enters the picture, creating a dangerous situation for everyone involved.
Blood and Wine is a tense and dramatic thriller that explores themes of family, betrayal, and greed. Jack Nicholson's performance is particularly noteworthy, portraying the desperate and flawed character of Alex Gates with nuance and depth.