The Boondock Saints

The Boondock Saints

Year: 2000

Runtime: 108 min

Language: English

ActionDramaThrillerCrime

When a surge of violent crime overwhelms Boston, brothers Conner and Murphy MacManus take the law into their own hands, believing they are acting under divine guidance. Their relentless pursuit of dangerous criminals quickly turns them into folk heroes, though they attract the attention of a determined FBI agent, Paul Smecker. As the brothers' actions escalate, Smecker must decide whether to bring them down or secretly aid their vigilante mission.

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1

Sunday Mass

In a bustling church in Boston, Connor and Murphy MacManus attend Sunday Mass. The priest's stirring comments about the tragic story of Kitty Genovese unsettle the twins, foreshadowing the chaos that will soon erupt in their lives.

Boston
2

Saint Patrick's Day Celebration

The MacManus twins enjoy a lively Saint Patrick's Day celebration at a local pub. However, their festive atmosphere is shattered when three Russian mobsters confront them, aiming to take control of the bar for their own nefarious ends.

Saint Patrick's Day Local Pub
3

Mob Confrontation

What begins as a negotiation quickly escalates into a violent confrontation with the Russian mobsters. Defying all odds, the twins defeat the mobsters, asserting their dominance in a surprising twist of fate.

Local Pub
4

Retaliation

The following morning, enraged and seeking revenge, two of the vanquished mobsters find Connor and Murphy. In a desperate act of self-defense, the twins are forced to act violently, leading to serious repercussions that draw the attention of law enforcement.

Following Morning Boston
5

FBI Investigation

FBI Special Agent Paul Smecker is assigned to investigate the aftermath of the confrontation. As the twins are initially lauded as heroes, Agent Smecker delves deeper into the unfolding situation and begins piecing together the truth behind the chaos.

Boston
6

Turning Themselves In

Facing a media frenzy, Connor and Murphy decide to turn themselves in at the local police station. Agent Smecker manages to keep them safe for the night in a holding cell, shielding them from the public eye and media onslaught.

Local Police Station
7

Divine Calling

During their time in the holding cell, the twins experience a profound revelation, sensing a divine 'calling.' This moment propels them into a mission to eradicate evil and defend the innocent, imbuing them with purpose.

That Night Local Police Station
8

Clandestine Meeting

The twins discover a local hotel is hosting a secret meeting of the Russian mobsters. They see this as the perfect opportunity to exact their revenge and eliminate the threats that loom over them.

Local Hotel
9

The Surprise Attack

Armed with weapons sourced from an underground dealer, Connor and Murphy launch a surprise attack on the mobsters during their meeting. The brothers eliminate nine mobsters in a dramatic and intense showdown.

Local Hotel
10

Rocco Joins the Cause

Their friend Rocco witnesses the mayhem at the hotel and becomes disillusioned with his mafia ties. Recognizing the just cause of the twins, Rocco chooses to ally with them, strengthening their resolve to fight against organized crime.

Local Hotel
11

Targeting Vincenzo Lapazzi

The next target on their list is Vincenzo Lapazzi, the underboss of Papa Joe. In a high-stakes encounter at an adult theater, the twins eliminate Lapazzi, solidifying their stance against the criminal underworld.

Adult Theater
12

Ambushed by Il Duce

Rocco's actions lead to complications, resulting in a deadly ambush orchestrated by Il Duce, a notorious hitman hired by Papa Joe. Despite suffering severe injuries, including a lost finger, the trio narrowly escapes the violent encounter.

City Streets
13

Detective Smecker's Dilemma

As the police investigate the aftermath, Smecker discovers Rocco's severed finger, leading him to connect the dots back to the twins. He grapples with his morals, contemplating whether to confront them legally or aid them in their twisted sense of justice.

Boston
14

Plotting Against Papa Joe

Rocco, the twins, and Smecker strategize an attack on Papa Joe at his opulent mansion. However, a trap is laid, resulting in the twins' capture and Rocco's tragic demise at the hands of Papa Joe's men.

Papa Joe's Mansion
15

Infiltrating the Courthouse

Months later, the twins, joined by Smecker and others, infiltrate the courthouse during Papa Joe's trial. They take the audience hostage, deliver an impassioned speech, and ultimately execute Papa Joe, solidifying their roles as vigilantes the media dubs 'the Saints.'

During Trial Courthouse

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