The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Pope of Greenwich Village is a 1984 crime comedy directed by Stuart Rosenberg, starring Mickey Rourke as Charlie, Eric Roberts and Daryl Hannah. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $6.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pope of Greenwich Village About?
The premise of The Pope of Greenwich Village without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charlie and his trouble‑making cousin Paulie are two dreamers desperate for a break. They hatch a plan to steal $150,000 to bankroll a racehorse Paulie believes is a sure winner based on insider tips. After the heist, they draw the ire of a powerful local mob boss and face a crooked New York City police force, spiralling into dangerous trouble.
The Pope of Greenwich Village Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- urination
- elevator shaft
- gangster crime
- caper crime
- police
- new york city
- sexy woman
- female removes her clothes
- bra and panties
- manhattan new york city
- reference to frank sinatra
- greenwich village manhattan new york city
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- fired from a job
- cousin cousin relationship
- waiter
- unwed pregnancy
- tow truck
- tollbooth
- telephone booth
- tape recorder
- street vendor
- stickball
- stable
- severed thumb
- rooftop
- restroom
- restaurant
- racetrack
- punching bag
- police officer
- police officer killed
- police detective
- organized crime
- new jersey
- marriage
- maitre d'
- loss of son
- locksmith
- hospital
- heist
- gay slur
- father son relationship
- fainting
- slapped in the face
- ex convict
- drugged drink
- divorce
- dating
- dancing
- dance studio
The Pope of Greenwich Village Cast & Characters
Mickey Rourke leads the cast as Charlie, with Eric Roberts as Paulie and Daryl Hannah as Diane. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg; 50 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stuart Rosenberg
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Daryl Hannah as Diane -
Kenneth McMillan as Barney
Also Starring in The Pope of Greenwich Village
· 46 more- Geraldine Page Mrs. Ritter
- Jack Kehoe Bunky
- Burt Young Bed Bug Eddie
- M. Emmet Walsh Burns
- Val Avery Nunzi
- Philip Bosco Paulie's Father
- John Finn Ginty
- Nick Vallelonga Stickball Player (uncredited)
- Paul Herman Stickball Player
- Joe Grifasi Jimmy the Cheese Man
- Frank Vincent 1st Crew Chief
- Ed O'Ross Bartender at Sal's
- Anna Thomson Waitress at Country Inn
- Tony Musante Pete
- William Duell Toll Booth Attendant
- Leonard Termo Fat Waldo
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- Talisa Soto Studio Dancer (uncredited)
- Tony DiBenedetto Ronnie
- Ed Setrakian 1st Inspector
- Tony Lip Frankie
- Gerard Murphy Garber
- John Eric Bentley Summons Man
- Paul Austin Toll Booth Attendant
- Henry Yuk Assistant Cook
- James Bulleit Cashier
- Ronald Maccone Nicky
- Ken Butler Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Rik Colitti Barber
- Betty Miller Nora
- Marty Brill Mel
- José Angel Santana Bus Boy
- Clem Caserta Eating Man at Sal's
- Thomas A. Carlin Walsh
- Jacques Sandulescu Chef
- Kevin Breslin Tommy Botondo
- Linda Ipanema Cooky
- Carlotta Schock Flirty Restaurant Client (uncredited)
- Claude Vincent Bartender at Lime House
- Peter Conti Waiter at Sal's
- Joan Shangold Police Woman
- Bo Smith Terry the Groom
- Randall Edwards Hat Check Girl
- Ed DeLeo Anthony
- Samuel G. Laken Vinny
- Tina Vaughn Dancer
- Felix Pitre Restaurant Helper
The Pope of Greenwich Village Plot Summary
What happens in The Pope of Greenwich Village from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an Italian neighborhood of Greenwich Village, Charlie Moran, Mickey Rourke, a maître d’hôtel with aspirations of someday owning his own restaurant, and Paulie Gibonni, Eric Roberts, a bungling schemer who works as a waiter, live with expensive tastes but not much money. Paulie gets caught skimming checks, and both men are fired. Now out of work and in debt, Charlie must find another way to pay his alimony, support his pregnant girlfriend, Diane, Daryl Hannah, and try to buy a restaurant.
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The whole story of The Pope of Greenwich Village, scene by scene
The Pope of Greenwich Village Box Office
The Pope of Greenwich Village grossed $6.8 million worldwide. $6.8 million came from the US and Canada and $90 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.8M
- US & Canada
- $6.8M
- International
- $90
How Well Do You Know The Pope of Greenwich Village?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the aspiring restaurant owner Charlie Moran?
Cars in The Pope of Greenwich Village
47 cars on screen, including the 1973 Buick Centurion and the 1977 Dodge Monaco.
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1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1984 Lincoln Town Car Important role
The Pope of Greenwich Village Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Papa de Greenwich” and “Il papa di Greenwich Village”.
- Also known as
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- Papa de Greenwich
- Il papa di Greenwich Village
- Le pape de Greenwich Village
- Sed de poder
- Der Pate von Greenwich Village
- Az alvilág pápája
- מלך השכונה
- Nos Calcanhares da Máfia
- Папа Гринвич-Виллидж
- Папата от Гринич Вилидж
- Хрещений батько Гринвіч-Віллидж
- 大街小瘪三
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- パッショネイト 悪の華
- 그리니치의 건달들
- Papież z Greenwich Village
- Den stora stöten
- Mafyanın Tokadı
- Set de poder
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The Pope of Greenwich Village FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Pope of Greenwich Village, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pope of Greenwich Village?
The Pope of Greenwich Village runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was The Pope of Greenwich Village released?
The Pope of Greenwich Village was released on June 22, 1984.
Who directed The Pope of Greenwich Village?
The Pope of Greenwich Village was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
More films by Stuart Rosenberg Who is in the cast of The Pope of Greenwich Village?
The Pope of Greenwich Village stars Mickey Rourke as Charlie, Eric Roberts as Paulie and Daryl Hannah as Diane, among 50 credited actors.
How much did The Pope of Greenwich Village make at the box office?
The Pope of Greenwich Village grossed $6.8 million worldwide ($6.8 million domestic, $90 international).
Does The Pope of Greenwich Village have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pope of Greenwich Village has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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