Some Well-Connected Movies
Knockaround Guys

The wannabe sons of mobsters go to a remote town in the Midwest, and get themselves into more trouble than anyone could anticipate.
2001
Barry Pepper
actor
The Score

An aging thief hopes to retire and live off his ill-gotten wealth when a young kid convinces him into doing one last heist.
2001
Edward Norton
actor
Red Dragon

"A retired FBI agent with psychological gifts is assigned to help track down """"The Tooth Fairy"""", a mysterious serial killer; aiding him is imprisoned forensic psychiatrist Hannibal """"The Cannibal"""" Lecter."
2002
Edward Norton
actor
Flawless

An ultraconservative police officer suffers a debilitating stroke and is assigned to a rehabilitative program that includes singing lessons - with the drag queen next door.
1999
Philip Seymour Hoffman
actor
The Adventures of Pluto Nash

In the future, a man struggles to keep his lunar nightclub out of the hands of the mafia.
2002
Rosario Dawson
actor
The Original Kings of Comedy

A concert film featuring four major African American stand up comedians.
2000
Spike Lee
director
25th Hour
Cornered by the DEA, convicted New York drug dealer Montgomery Brogan reevaluates his life in the 24 remaining hours before facing a seven-year jail term.
2002
Barry Pepper
actor
David Benioff
writer
Edward Norton
actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman
actor
Rosario Dawson
actor
Spike Lee
director
Three Burials

Ranch hand Pete Perkins looks to fulfill the promise to his recently deceased best friend by burying him in his hometown in Mexico.
2005
Barry Pepper
actor
The Kite Runner

After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
2007
David Benioff
writer
Owning Mahowny

A bank manager with: (a) a gambling problem and (b) access to a multimillion dollar account gets into a messy situation. Based on the story of the largest one-man bank fraud in Canadian history.
2003
Philip Seymour Hoffman
actor
Shattered Glass

The true story of a young journalist who fell from grace when it was found he had fabricated over half of his articles.
2003
Rosario Dawson
actor
Inside Man

A police detective, a bank robber, and a high-power broker enter high-stakes negotiations after the criminal's brilliant heist spirals into a hostage situation.
2006
Spike Lee
director