The Pope of Greenwich Village
1984 · Movie · R · 121 min · ★ 6.3 · 68% critics
Two cousins in Greenwich Village hatch a plan to steal $150,000 to back a “sure thing” race horse tied to inside information. Their robbery spirals into trouble with a local Mafia boss and corrupt police, turning their ambitions into a dangerous mess.
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Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-06-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Critic score
- 68/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (153 votes)
About
If you want a gritty 1980s crime story with unpredictable cousin energy, you may enjoy The Pope of Greenwich Village; Not for you if you dislike mafia crime plots or cannot stand over-the-top performances, and you might prefer Get Shorty or Wise Guys instead.
Pros: standout lead performances; gritty New York feel; strong character focus | Cons: over-the-top cousin antics; mixed tone; some slow pacing
Themes
- sibling relationship
- based on novel or book
- mobster
- greenwich village
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1985 · nominated
Cast & crew
Eric Roberts
as Paulie
Mickey Rourke
as Charlie
Daryl Hannah
as Diane
Geraldine Page
as Mrs. Ritter
Kenneth McMillan
as Barney
Tony Musante
as Pete
M. Emmet Walsh
as Burns
Burt Young
as Bed Bug Eddie
Jack Kehoe
as Bunky
Philip Bosco
as Paulie's Father
Directed by Stuart Rosenberg