At Close Range (DVD)

In this powerful drama based on actual events in 1970s suburban Philadelphia, the two directionless Whitewood brothers, Brad, Jr. (Sean Penn) and Tommy (Christopher Penn), have their lives thrown into turmoil when their notorious criminal father (Christopher Walken) unexpectedly returns to town. At first caught up in their patriarch's flashy lifestyle, the teens' family loyalties are put to the test when violence hits close to home. Mary Stuart Masterson, Millie Perkins co-star; James Foley ("Glengarry Glen Ross") directs. 115 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.

Starring: Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Mary Stuart Masterson, Chris Penn, Millie Perkins, Eileen Ryan, Tracey Walter, R.D. Call, David Strathairn, J.C. Quinn

Rating: R