The Westies - Flicks (2026)
J K Simmons & Tom Brittney talk with Patrick Stoner about creating the violent but tightly knit world of the real life Irish gang of 1980’s Hell’s Kitchen NYC.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis discussion explores the production of a project centered on the Westies, an Irish gang in 1980s Hell's Kitchen. The conversation highlights the group's internal bonds, their struggle as underdogs against the Italian mafia, and the immersive environment and collaborative spirit the actors experienced during filming.