Review of The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984) by Jeffrey M — 06 Apr 2007

"They took my thumbs, Charlieeeee!".

This review of The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984) was written by Jeffrey M on 06 Apr 2007.

The Pope of Greenwich Village has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jay N (1,399) on 16 Oct 2013

Meh. Meanders thru Italian American mob cliches with cartoon like characters, and uses the oversized emotions of a 50's musical…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 30 Jul 2011

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By Gil S (100) on 07 Mar 2009

They took my thumb! Eric Roberts is over the moon. Mickey Rourke is all cool surfaces and explosive undercurrents…

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By Barry S (249) on 14 Jan 2010

Young Mickey Rourke in his prime. Gritty, authentic New York atmosphere. A really terrific movie…

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By Dena S (444) on 16 Apr 2011

They don't make movies like this anymore. the cop shit his pants! the cop shit his pants! haha :)…

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