Avenging Angelo / Shade

Avenging Angelo (2002)

Unaware that she is the daughter of a Mafia kingpin, Jennifer Barrett (Madeleine Stowe) encounters mob bodyguard Frankie Delano (Sylvester Stallone) after her father is killed. Now, Jennifer must come to terms with her heritage while teaming with Delano to defeat a ruthless gang of mobsters. Engaging blend of comedy, action and drama co-stars Raoul Bova, Lori Anne Alter and--in his final film role--Anthony Quinn. 98 min. C/Rtg: R

Shade (2003)

Los Angeles’ underground gambling scene is explored in a captivating drama following a trio of card sharks as they attempt to pull off the biggest score of their lives. But when the foxy threesome hustles a Mafia bagman, they soon learn that there are some games that they can’t con their way out of. Gabriel Byrne, Thandie Newton, Stuart Townsend, Jamie Foxx, Melanie Griffith and--in an extended cameo--Sylvester Stallone star. 101 min. C/Rtg: R

Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1.