Severance(1988)
A passionate and disturbing story of one man's battle against the mafia...
Severance Synopsis
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.
Severance (1988) is a drama and thriller film directed by David Max Steinberg, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Linda Christian Jones, Martin Haber, Lou Liotta and Martin Marinaro. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- David Max Steinberg
- Writers:
- David Max Steinberg, Cindy Hochman
- Producers:
- Lisa Nicole Wolpe, Ann Bohrer, Martin Marinaro
- Production:
- Euphoria Films Production
- Status:
- Released
Severance (1988) Trailer
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Severance Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by David Max Steinberg, written by David Max Steinberg and Cindy Hochman, produced by Lisa Nicole Wolpe, Ann Bohrer and Martin Marinaro.
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Severance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Severance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Severance online?
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Severance (1988) is available to stream on Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Severance?
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The main cast of Severance (1988) includes Linda Christian Jones, Martin Haber, Lou Liotta, Martin Marinaro and Carl Pistilli. The film was directed by David Max Steinberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Severance released?
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Severance was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Severance worth watching?
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Severance (1988) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Severance?
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Yes. The official Severance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.