Product Details

• Actors: Ian Hart, Kelly Macdonald, Brian Cox, Alun Armstrong, Tommy Flanagan
• Directors: Peter Capaldi
• Writers: Peter Capaldi
• Producers: Andrew Macdonald, Elaine Collins, Matthew Kuipers, Ruth Kenley-Letts
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English, French
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Universal Studios
• DVD Release Date: August 27, 2002
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000069HZM
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #82,608 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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A compelling, sexy crime story in the tradition of "Casino" and "Goodfellas". Toni (Ian Hart), a Sinatra-style lounge singer, finds himself lured into the glamorous world of the mob when he's made an offer he can't refuse. Though his new connections secure his singing career, there's a price to pay, as he's slowly drawn into a life of crime. When forced to choose between stardom and the girl he's fallen in love with (Kelly Macdonald), he learns that getting to the top can be murder.

Product Description
A compelling sexy crime story in the tradition of casino and goodfellas. A club singer finds himself lured into the glamorous world of the mob when hes made an offer he cant refuse. Though his new connections secure his singing career he finds himself slowly drawn into a life of crime. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 09/02/2003 Starring: Ian Hart Kelly Macdonald Run time: 97 minutes Rating: R Director: Peter Capaldi

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ian Hart does it his way, August 22, 2002

By	"ducklie" (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews

Ian Hart is always an amazing performer, and this role is no exception. This is the story of Toni Cocozza, a small-time Scootish crooner with dreams of being the next Sinatra. It looks like he might finally be catching a break when he catches the eye of a "prominent local businessman" and meets the girl of dreams but nothing is ever that easy and he finds he has to earn his keep among in his new circle, much to the horror of his true friends.

There is not a bad performance in the film. Kelly Macdonald, Alun Armstrong and Brian Cox portray their characters wonderfully, but it is ultimately Ian Hart's movie and he doesn't disappoint. I also think he sings quite well.

Technically, there are no extras on the DVD which is a bit frustrating, but what can you do?

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Strictly for Ian Hart Fans, December 11, 2003

By	Tsuyoshi - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Ian Hart, so convincing as John Lennon in "Backbeat," plays again a singer. He is Toni Cocozza, a Glaswegian crooner who sings only the songs of Sinatra (hence, the title). He dreams of being like Sinatra, but it is painfully obvious that he lacks something that will make him a star.

But one day he accidentally gets acquainted with the local mobsters, after singing "In the Ghetto," much against his original intention. Anyway, Toni thinks this could be oppotunity for him, for Chisholm, one of the gangsters (played by Brian Cox) is interested in him, not as a singer maybe, but who cares? And Chisholm says he met Frank in person, which draws this naive, starrey-eyed Toni into underworld.

The film shows some good characters, including Toni, Chesholm, and Toni's girlfriend Irene (played by wonderful Kelly MacDonald "Trainspotting"). And the film has very moody atmosphere. The acting is good, though the singing is not, because the point is, Toni is not supposed to be a big timer.

But the most disappointing thing is its very conventional story and lack of power at many crutial moments of Toni's life. Toni is involved in many crimes, about which he shows little concern or interest. Ian Hart's deft performance cannot help the film from being just another ordinary UK gangster film.

This is not a Frank Sinatra film, or about jazz singer for that matter. Consider this an off-beat gangster drama, and you might find it interesting.

See Richard E Grant who briefly appears as himself.

4.0 out of 5 stars A must-see for Sinatra lovers, April 12, 2008

By	R. A. Torres "moviephile" (Savannah, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ian Hart is very charismatic as a small-time night club singer who, as the title says, sings "strictly Sinatra" tunes. He does this surprisingly well and turns out an impressive performance in this small, sweet movie. It's a very good film, especially if you enjoy the music of Frank Sinatra, whom Ian Hart's character (Tony Cocozza) completely idolizes. Brian Cox rocks, as usual, playing a mob lieutenant. Hart endears himself to the top mob boss who likes his singing. There's also a cute romance included and a wonderful, uplifting climax with Hart singing "My Way". Check it out, I'm sure you'll like it too.