Severance (1988)

A passionate and disturbing story of one man's battle against the mafia...

Ray Ponti is a down and out father, a man trapped by his past and frightened of his future. Cly is a streetwise runaway, waiting tables by day and stripping by night. Both are fighting for existence in the slime-bowl of New York's gutters, where drugs and prostitution are the only currency. Ray is in over the top with the Mafia and Cly is emotionally destroyed by the absence of her father. Severence is a gripping story set against the seedy backdrop of New York City, where broken dreams and empty promises litter the streets.

Director: David Max Steinberg
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Daniel May
Production: Euphoria Films Production
Original Language: en

Keywords

stripper, on the run, mafia, father daughter relationship

Trailer

Severance Trailer
More Films by Director: David Max Steinberg
More Films in Genre: Drama, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Severance about?
Ray Ponti is a down and out father, a man trapped by his past and frightened of his future. Cly is a streetwise runaway, waiting tables by day and stripping by night. Both are fighting for existence in the slime-bowl of New York's gutters, where drugs and prostitution are the only currency. Ray is in over the top with the Mafia and Cly is emotionally destroyed by the absence of her father. Severence is a gripping story set against the seedy backdrop of New York City, where broken dreams and empty promises litter the streets.
Who directed Severance?
Severance was directed by David Max Steinberg.
Who stars in Severance?
Severance stars Linda Christian Jones, Martin Haber, Lou Liotta, Martin Marinaro, Carl Pistilli, Lisa Nicole Wolpe.
How long is Severance?
Severance has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Severance?
Severance is a Drama, Thriller film.