Charlie’s girlfriend, who eventually leaves him as the danger from the heist escalates.
The mother of the deceased police officer. Despite appearing in only two scenes totaling eight minutes, Page received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The Pope of Greenwich Village
A suave, ambitious man with refined tastes who is constantly dragged down by his loyalty to his erratic cousin. Charlie’s girlfriend, who eventually leaves him as the
Charlie (Rourke), a level-headed restaurant manager, and his impulsive cousin Paulie (Roberts) are fired after Paulie is caught skimming checks. In desperate need of money to support his pregnant girlfriend Diane ( Daryl Hannah ) and realize his dream of owning a restaurant, Charlie reluctantly agrees to Paulie’s plan to rob a local business safe. A suave, ambitious man with refined tastes who
The film is noted for its gritty, authentic portrayal of New York City’s Little Italy and its exploration of Italian-American masculinity and family loyalty . Though it was not a box office success upon release, grossing $6.8 million against an $8 million budget, it has since gained a cult classic status for its powerhouse lead performances and Sharp, localized dialogue.
The ruthless mob boss the cousins inadvertently cross. Themes and Legacy
is a 1984 American crime-drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring Mickey Rourke and Eric Roberts . Based on the 1979 novel by Vincent Patrick , who also wrote the screenplay, the film follows two cousins whose lives unravel after they unknowingly steal from the local Mafia. Plot Summary