Mike Sullivan vs John Smith (who's "The Man" in your eyes?)

[PADDY]

YES...you do know who I'm talking about Pull that seat up to auld Paddy here, pour me a Bushmills and let me remind you...

John Smith (Bruce Willis) as the gangster and gun for hire in 1931 on the run to Mexico from a shady past in prohibition Chicago. Famous for his leather double shoulder holster housing two 45's! He plays one mob gang against another in the border desert town of Jericho, until there is only the "Last Man Standing" (the name of the film folks!).

Then there's Mike Sullivan (Tom Hanks), again set in 30's prohibition America, Mike is a gangster hit man for an Irish mob family. His youngest child and wife get 'whacked' by one of the mob bosses' sons (Daniel Craig, the new James Bond), so Mike and his eldest son have to go on the run while 'he' works out his strategy for revenge.

IF you had to chose 'just one' which would it be and WHY? SO..WHICH character 'does it for you?' In terms of attitude, character and downright 'cool' 30's dress?

 

[Harp]

Mike Sullivan, hands down.
I'm Irish, hail Chicago's Irish Southside, the Church (the after school
blackboard chalk session while the nun is at her desk..."I will not fight in class"
brought back memories), his conflicted soul, and his love for his son.
:cry:

 

[Harp]

Post Script on Top Coat

And I'm still looking for that topper of his. lol

 

[Tomasso]

(the after school blackboard chalk session while the nun is at her desk..."I will not fight in class" brought back memories)

I just got a cramp in my hand thinking of all the I Will Nots I authored.

 

[Nathan Dodge]

Mike Sullivan. If only so that I could have Thomas Newman's haunting and beautiful score to accompany me in my travels.

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Mike Sullivan. Tom Hanks gives a good performance as always as a more believable character. The clothes, props, and hats were also very well done.

 

[PADDY]

John Smith says Devil's Advocate..! That two handed holster and his skills at playing one crime family off against another AND ...doesn't he suit that Fedora SO WELL..!

 

[John in Covina]

John Smith - a palooka that can handle a pair of 45's will get you out of a tight spot when the chips are down. Not to say that I don't like Mike - it's just Mike is a virtuoso with the Chicago chopper.

(Speaking of great scenes the Boss in Miller's Crossing walking down the street with the Thmpson is always a rush.)