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Entertainment · Film · published 2026-09-06 · via Deadline

Venice Premiere: 'Father Joe' Delivers Chaotic, Faith-Fueled Action

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Barthélémy Grossmann's 'Father Joe' is a wild, old-school action film written by Luc Besson, set in 1990s New York and blending mob violence with religious themes. The review highlights the movie's absurd plot and intense fight sequences, starring Kiefer Sutherland and Al Pacino. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival as a throwback to Besson's earlier explosive style.

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