John Costelloe

Being a lone young boy in the 'hood" is dangerous and unpleasant. This is what Max experiences when he fools a gang of local toughs who cornered him at school. The gang finds out that the key he gave them is of no value in committing a robbery, and they chase him through the streets of his neighborhood, bent on revenge. He tries to escape by slipping into the open door of an old warehouse, but they follow him there, too... (imdb)

Set in 1964, Doubt centers on a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him abusing a black student. He denies the charges, and much of the play's quick-fire dialogue tackles themes of religion, morality and authority.

When strapped-for-cash Johnny (Adam Trese) and his mobbed-up friend Manny (John Costelloe) learn that a cool million dollars in drug money is hidden in a neighborhood deli, they hire three amateur crooks to rob the joint at gunpoint. But on the day of the heist, everything goes wildly awry, and soon both the cops and the mafia are after the hapless criminals. (Netflix)

A struggling writer takes a job with the mob to make ends meet. (imdb)