Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.
Kevin Bacon
as Sean Nokes
Robert De Niro
as Father Bobby
Dustin Hoffman
as Danny Snyder
Jason Patric
as Lorenzo 'Shakes' Carcaterra
Brad Pitt
as Michael Sullivan
Brad Renfro
as Young Michael Sullivan
Minnie Driver
as Carol Martinez
Billy Crudup
as Tommy Marcano
Ron Eldard
as John Reilly
Vittorio Gassman
as King Benny
Terry Kinney
as Ralph Ferguson
Bruno Kirby
as Shakes' Father