Tom Hanks

The Sam Mendes-directed Road to Perdition was adapted from Max Allan Collins' graphic novel by screenwriter David Self. It follows Hanks as mob enforcer Michael ...

“When you watch those movies and it’s crackerjack and it’s incredibly moving, all I can think of is, ‘I’m so glad this movie lasts forever, so I got a chance to revisit it now.’ That might be the case with Road to Perdition.” ”For one reason or another, no one references Road to Perdition, and that was an incredibly important movie for me to go through,” he said on the ReelBlend podcast. “It was shot by Conrad Hall, and you have me in it, ‘Don Moustache’ with a hat on it, but you also have two guys who turned out to be two of the biggest motion picture presences in the history of the industry with Jude Law and [Daniel] Craig,” he continued, adding: “And I killed both of them…”

The "Elvis" and "Pinocchio" actor starred in "Road to Perdition" from director Sam Mendes. Jude Law and Daniel Craig also appeared in the crime drama.

And I killed both of them…" Hanks plays vicious mob enforcer Michael Sullivan, who goes on the run with his young son after the rest of his family is killed by another gangster. ](https://www.insider.com/best-stephen-king-adaptations-movie-tv-show-2017-10) [Road to Perdition](https://affiliate.insider.com/?postID=63c67b3ba5f1ba23de44ecb3&site=in&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paramountplus.com%2Fmovies%2Fvideo%2FxW5uCKpfaDt91QJAHDPHHc1QJVu6CGNG%2F&amazonTrackingID=null&platform=browser&sc=false&disabled=false)" will become an enduring classic, much like "obscure and unknown" movies from the 1940s and 1950s, which he personally enjoys watching because he has "no preconceived notions" about them. [Tom Hanks](https://www.insider.com/tom-hanks-heart-warming-best-moments-2022) is one of the most beloved American actors to grace the screen since the 1980s, and has a number of fan-favorite roles under his belt like "Forrest Gump," [Woody in "Toy Story,"](https://www.insider.com/toy-story-movies-ranked-worst-best-2022-6) and Paul Edgecomb in ["The Green Mile." - The "Elvis" and "Pinocchio" actor starred in "Road to Perdition" from director Sam Mendes.

In a recent interview, legendary Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks, reveals the one movie of his long storied career that no one asks him about.

And you have me in it, Don Moustache with a hat on it, but you also have two guys who turned out to be two of the biggest motion picture presences in the history of the industry with Jude Law and Danny Craig. [Skyfall director Sam Mendes](https://screenrant.com/skyfall-daniel-craig-director-drunk-sam-mendes-pitch/) helmed Road to Perdition and helped Newman garner his final Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his role. For one reason or another, no one references Road to Perdition, and that was an incredibly important movie for me to go through. Released in the summer of 2002, Road to Perdition was met with immediate praise by both critics and audiences alike, praising the acclaimed cast's performances, the taut script by David Self, and the film's stunning visuals. Hanks went on to star in a number of prominent comedies of the decade before transitioning to powerful dramas in the 90s including Philadelphia, Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan, and The Green Mile. Hanks began his career in the early 80s with small roles in film and television before scoring a lead role in the gender-bending sitcom, Bosom Buddies.

However, there's one particular movie that the Oscar winner doesn't feel gets enough recognition. Speaking on the ReelBlend podcast, the 66-year-old actor ...

“When you watch those movies and it’s crackerjack and it’s incredibly moving, all I can think of is, ‘I’m so glad this movie lasts forever, so I got a chance to revisit it now.’ That might be the case with Road to Perdition.” “It was shot by Conrad Hall, and you have me in it, ‘Don Moustache’ with a hat on it, but you also have two guys who turned out to be two of the biggest motion picture presences in the history of the industry with Jude Law and [Daniel] Craig,” he continued, before adding: “And I killed both of them…” “As a guy who watches Turner Classic Movies a lot, the more obscure and unknown a movie from 1940s or 1950s the better, because I have no preconceived notions about it; I don’t know anything about it.

The 1930s-era Depression was not the only thematic setting that made the cinematography of Road to Perdition stand out in stark contrast to its 2002 ...

In the words of Roger Ebert, “Road to Perdition is like a Greek tragedy, dealing out remorseless fates for all the characters.” Road to Perdition was one of them. The 1930s-era Depression was not the only thematic setting that made the cinematography of Road to Perdition stand out in stark contrast to its 2002 contemporaries.