Funeral, The

VHS, R, 98 minutes, HALLMARK

Academy Award winner Christopher Walken ("Pulp Fiction," "Batman Returns"), Chris Penn ("Mullholland Falls") and Isabella Rossellini ("Death Becomes Her") star in this critically acclaimed tour de force of underworld betrayal and explosive retribution from celebrated director Abel Ferrara ("Bad Lieutenant"). New York City, the 1930s, a powerful crime family is caught in a lethal crossfire between union organizers and brutal corporate bosses. Against this turbulent backdrop, the family's three street-hardened brothers and the women they love are about to be plunged into a deadly confrontation with their enemies, with each other, and with their own dark heritage of violence, madness and murder. Ignited by the unforgettable performances of its brilliant ensemble cast, "The Funeral" is a provocative, unflinching crime-action thriller The New York Times applauds as, "Hot-blooded, broodingly well-acted!".