Nicolas Cage makes an affecting directorial debut with the story of a young man, Sonny (James Franco), who returns home to New Orleans after military service with the hope of starting a new life, but he quickly discovers that his mother, Jewel (Brenda Blethyn), has other plans for him.

Jewel is a French Quarter madam weighed down by her fading looks and desperation. Sonny is her only hope for survival and she is anxious for him to reprise his roll as her star prostitute despite his resistance. When she notices Sonny's attraction to her fresh new girl, Carol (Mena Suvari), Jewel takes the opportunity to undermine Sonny's desire to "go square." He learns that the persuasions of a mother, a beautiful girl and easy money in the Big Easy can cloud even the best intentions.


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Fast Connection
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Cast:
James Franco, Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton, Mena Suvari

Director:
Nicolas Cage

Executive Producer:
Norm Waitt

Producers:
Nicolas Cage, Norm Golightly, Paul Brooks

Writer:
John Carlen

Genre:
Drama

MPAA Rating:
R

Domestic Theatrical Release:
Gold Circle Releasing and Samuel Goldwyn Films – December 27, 2002

Available on DVD:
HBO Video