Federal Protection (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2002, Federal Protection is an action, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Anthony Hickox.

What it’s about. "Chop Chop" Frankie Carbone has made a career out of stealing cars for the mob in Chicago. An attempted assassination by a mob boss goes badly and Frankie retaliates, only to wind up in the hands of the Feds. Frankie agrees to testify against the mobsters and his life is suddenly worthless - unless he submits to going into federal protection.

Who’s in it. Federal Protection stars Armand Assante as Frank Carbone / Howard Akers, Angela Featherstone as Leigh Kirkindall, Dina Meyer as Bootsie Cavander and David Lipper as Denny Kirkindall, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Federal Protection has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Federal Protection page.

If you liked it. Fans of Federal Protection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Federal Protection (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Federal Protection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Federal Protection worth watching?
Federal Protection holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Federal Protection?
Federal Protection stars Armand Assante, Angela Featherstone, Dina Meyer, David Lipper and Frank Chiesurin.
When was Federal Protection released?
Federal Protection was released in 2002.