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The Pope of Greenwich Village

1984·Movie
2h 1min·R
67
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Crime, history, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Charlie and Paulie. Two dreamers fighting to get lucky.

Charlie and his troublesome cousin Paulie decide to steal $150,000 in order to back a "sure thing" race horse that Paulie has inside information on. The aftermath of the robbery gets them into serious trouble with the local Mafia boss and the corrupt New York City police department.
1980s New YorkMafia CrimeGreed & ConsequencesWorking Class StruggleCousin PartnersCorruptionComplex PlotNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Pope of Greenwich Village

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Where can I stream The Pope of Greenwich Village legally?

The Pope of Greenwich Village is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pope of Greenwich Village worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pope of Greenwich Village rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Pope of Greenwich Village?

2 h 1 min

The Pope of Greenwich Village runs 2 h 1 min.

Is The Pope of Greenwich Village based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pope of Greenwich Village?

Critics68
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Pope of Greenwich Village much the same way.

Was The Pope of Greenwich Village a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What language is The Pope of Greenwich Village in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Pope of Greenwich Village?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pope of Greenwich Village in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pope of Greenwich Village use?

FingoreHonor Among ThievesInsane Troll LogicRobbing the Mob BankSharp-Dressed ManThe CaperTrapped by Gambling DebtsThe MafiaThe Power of Family

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Pope of Greenwich Village, including Fingore, Honor Among Thieves, Insane Troll Logic.