Drama
United Kingdom,United States of America
Five Corners is a 1987 film directed by Tony Bill and written by John Patrick Shanley. The movie is set in the Bronx, New York in 1964, where a psychotic young man named Heinz (played by John Turturro) is released from prison after serving time for attempting to rape a woman named Linda (played by Jodie Foster).
Heinz is obsessed with Linda and seeks her out upon his release. However, she has moved on with her life and is now in a relationship with a man named Harry (played by Todd Graff). Heinz becomes increasingly unstable and violent as he tries to win Linda back and get revenge on Harry.
Meanwhile, Harry has a passion for non-violence and is committed to civil rights activism. This puts him in conflict with the neighborhood's resident bully named Sal (played by Tony Sirico), who is a racist and a thug.
As the movie unfolds, Heinz's twisted ideas of love and hate lead him to make some drastic and dangerous decisions that threaten the lives of both Linda and Harry. The climax of the film takes place on the day of a civil rights protest, where the characters' storylines intersect in a dramatic and intense way.
Overall, Five Corners is a powerful and gripping drama that explores themes of love, hate, redemption, and forgiveness. The stellar cast delivers strong performances, particularly Turturro's haunting portrayal of a troubled and disturbed young man.
