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Severance

"A passionate and disturbing story of one man's battle against the mafia..."

January 1, 1988 1h 35m 2.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Severance is a drama/thriller film. directed by David Max Steinberg.

Starring Linda Christian Jones, Martin Haber, and Lou Liotta

Synopsis

Ray Ponti is a down and out father, a man trapped by his past and frightened of his future. Cly is a streetwise runaway, waiting tables by day and stripping by night. Both are fighting for existence in the slime-bowl of New York's gutters, where drugs and prostitution are the only currency. Ray is in over the top with the Mafia and Cly is emotionally destroyed by the absence of her father. Severence is a gripping story set against the seedy backdrop of New York City, where broken dreams and empty promises litter the streets.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1988 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 2.3/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Euphoria Films Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Severance about?

Ray Ponti is a down and out father, a man trapped by his past and frightened of his future. Cly is a streetwise runaway, waiting tables by day and stripping by night. Both are fighting for existen...

Who directed Severance?

Severance was directed by David Max Steinberg.

How long is Severance?

Severance has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Severance released?

Severance was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Severance?

The main cast of Severance includes Linda Christian Jones, Martin Haber, Lou Liotta, Martin Marinaro, Carl Pistilli.