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The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984)
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Set on the streets of New York's Little Italy, this dramatic series of character studies chronicles the lives and relationships between a disparate pair of Italian American cousins. Both of them want to leave the poverty of ghetto life, but each takes a dramatically different route when one of them joins the mob and the other accidentally impregnates his girlfriend. When the young gangster gets into deep trouble, the other must reevaluate his goals and his true feelings about his family. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Starring:
Eric RobertsMickey Rourke, (more)
Director(s):
Stuart Rosenberg
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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    Andrea P.

    Eric Roberts' performance as Paulie in "The Pope of Greenwich Village" is truly phenomenal, captivating, mesmerizing. He steals the show; why wasn't he nominated for an Oscar? Paulie is the most idiotic, and yet sympathetic, small-time wise guy you'll ever see on screen. Burt Young is also fine as the sadistic Bed Bug Eddie, whose path Paulie crosses once too often, and Tony Musante resonates as Paulie's Uncle Pete, who is desperate to save Paulie from himself. "The Pope" has a fresh and intriguing story line in the manner of old-time, outlaw-buddy movies. The marvelous opening scene introduces us to Paulie and his cousin Charlie in full parade of all their tragic flaws (e.g., they'd both rather score than work for a living), setting the tone for the inevitable, tragicomic events to follow.

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    Alexander F.

    "...but Eric Roberts was ANNNNNOYIIIING!" Yes, his character is supposed to be annoying genius. Great movie.

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    Mary O.

    Was so disappointed that this movie had neither CC or subtitles in English. The hearing impaired are not able to watch this movie.

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