Deadfall(1993) -
As Joe falls for Diane, they plan to steal the proceeds from a con and run away together. However, after a violent confrontation where Lou is shot, Joe flees only to discover his father, Mike, is . Joe learns the entire series of events was a elaborate double-cross orchestrated by Mike and Diane to manipulate Lou. Enraged, Joe tries to shoot Mike, but realizes the gun is loaded with blanks; he ultimately chooses to walk away from his father for good. Key Highlights & Legacy Deadfall (1993): "Fun Time Family Fun!" [Joey's Review]
The 1993 film Deadfall is a crime drama directed by Christopher Coppola, primarily remembered for an extremely unhinged, "over-the-top" performance by Nicolas Cage. Deadfall(1993)
Joe travels to California to find Uncle Lou (also played by James Coburn), who is also a professional confidence man. Lou enlists Joe in his increasingly dangerous schemes, introducing him to his erratic henchman, Eddie King (Nicolas Cage), and Eddie’s girlfriend, Diane (Sarah Trigger). As Joe falls for Diane, they plan to
The story follows Joe Donan (Michael Biehn), a con artist who accidentally shoots and kills his father, Mike (James Coburn), during a botched sting operation. Before Mike dies, he instructs Joe to recover valuables known as "the cake" from his twin brother, Lou, who supposedly stole them years earlier. Enraged, Joe tries to shoot Mike, but realizes