GANGS OF NEW YORK (MA15+) Presented in 35mm

Gangs of New York at Revival House Perth

Enter the brutal underworld of 1860s Manhattan with Martin Scorsese's epic historical drama! Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Amsterdam Vallon, who returns to the Five Points district to avenge his father's murder at the hands of the ruthless gang leader Bill "The Butcher" Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis in an absolutely ferocious performance).

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War and the violent Draft Riots, this sweeping 2002 epic explores the birth of modern America through blood, betrayal, and tribal warfare in the streets of New York. As Amsterdam infiltrates Bill's gang while plotting his revenge, he becomes torn between his mission and his growing respect for his father's killer.

Scorsese's meticulous recreation of 19th-century New York, built on massive sets at Cinecittà Studios, creates an immersive world of mud, violence, and political corruption. Day-Lewis's magnetic portrayal of Bill the Butcher - complete with glass eye and an arsenal of knives - anchors this tale of America's savage origins.

Cameron Diaz delivers a strong performance as Jenny Everdeane, caught between the two men, while the film's exploration of immigration, nativism, and urban violence feels remarkably contemporary.

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Thursday, September 4th at 7:45 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: MA15+ - Strong violence, disturbing historical themes

Scorsese's brutal masterpiece about the violent birth of American democracy - epic filmmaking that cuts deep into the nation's bloody origins!