Review of The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984) by Carey L — 10 Mar 2008

Criminally unheralded mob/buddy pic. Roberts and Rourke are incredible!

This review of The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984) was written by Carey L on 10 Mar 2008.

The Pope of Greenwich Village has generally received positive reviews.

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