Bred in the Bone

John Palmentario is desperate not to follow in his father's footsteps... NOT to make the same mistakes. At 34, John looks back on his life as a paid thug who won't kill or carry a gun and realizes that his life is not such a far cry from that of his father's. John buys a ring and tells his best friend he's ready to quit and marry his girlfriend. Stunned, he convinces John to do just 2 more jobs so that he can get settled but John's life is suddenly turned around with the appearance of a mysterious stranger. Can John make the choices to change his life, or is it BRED IN THE BONE?

Directed by Stan Harrington, Bred in the Bone leans on a strong ensemble — Stan Harrington, David Carreno, Blythe Metz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2006.