Characters & Themes
Fingers (1978) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1978 · 90 mins · English
- Directed by
- James Toback
- Starring
- Harvey Keitel, Murray Moston, Danny Aiello, Jim Brown, Tony Sirico, Michael V. Gazzo
A would‑be concert pianist is forced to work as a debt collector for his mobster father, a criminal life that threatens to destroy his dreams of a musical career. The film’s stark portrait of family loyalty and ambition polarizes viewers, delivering a shocking, emotionally charged experience.
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