Sean Penn was in crime drama films.
State of Grace is a 1990 American neo-noir crime film directed by Phil Joanou and starring Sean Penn , Ed Harris and Gary Oldman , also featuring Robin Wright , John Turturro , and John C. Reilly .. Phil Joanou. Phil Joanou. Sean Penn. Sean Penn. Ed Harris. Ed Harris. Gary Oldman. Gary Oldman. Robin Wright. Robin Wright. John Turturro. John Turturro. neo-noir. neo-noir. crime film. crime film. John C. Reilly. John C. Reilly. Written by playwright Dennis McIntyre , the film was executive-produced by Ned Dowd , Randy Ostrow , and Ron Rotholz , with a musical score by Ennio Morricone .. Ennio Morricone. Ennio Morricone. Dennis McIntyre. Dennis McIntyre. Ned Dowd. Ned Dowd. Although the film was not a box office success and its release overshadowed by that of the similarly-themed Goodfellas , it was received positively by most critics .. Goodfellas. Goodfellas. Shot on location in New York City , the film was inspired by the real-life Hell 's Kitchen gang The Westies .. New York City. New York City. The Westies. The Westies