The Pope Of Greenwich Village Today

The ruthless mob boss the cousins inadvertently cross. Themes and Legacy

A manic, slick-talking schemer whose poor judgment leads the pair into disaster. The Pope of Greenwich Village

A suave, ambitious man with refined tastes who is constantly dragged down by his loyalty to his erratic cousin. The ruthless mob boss the cousins inadvertently cross

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 mother of the deceased police officer

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.

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

With the help of a safecracker named Barney (Kenneth McMillan), they pull off the heist, only to discover they have stolen money belonging to the powerful mob boss "Bed Bug" Eddie Grant ( Burt Young ). The aftermath results in the death of a corrupt police officer and brutal retaliation from the mob, forcing the cousins to scramble for survival. Key Characters and Cast