Prizzi's Honor
Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.
Critics Sentiment
Charley and Irene simultaneously draw weapons in their bedroom confrontation
Irene shoots Mrs. Calhane, endangering the family's police relationships
The film recovers from its weakest section around the Mrs. Calhane shooting to deliver its strongest moment in the bedroom standoff climax, gaining 2.0 points.
Critics found Prizzi's Honor an ambitious but uneven satire that struggled with tonal consistency throughout its runtime. While praising the performances, especially Turner's chemistry with Nicholson and Hickey's terrifying Don Prizzi, many felt the film was too slow and complicated, never quite deciding whether it was comedy or drama. The bedroom confrontation provided the film's strongest moment where the dark comedy finally clicked.
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Jack Nicholson
Charley Partanna
Kathleen Turner
Irene Walker
Robert Loggia
Eduardo Prizzi
John Randolph
Angelo 'Pop' Partanna
William Hickey
Don Corrado Prizzi
Lee Richardson
Dominic Prizzi
Michael Lombard
Rosario Filargi " Finlay "
Anjelica Huston
Maerose Prizzi
Lawrence Tierney
Lt. Hanley
CCH Pounder
Peaches Altamont
Ann Selepegno
Amalia Prizzi
Vic Polizos
Phil Vittimizzare
Dick O'Neill
Bluestone
Sully Boyar
Casco Vascone
Antonia Vasquez
Theresa Prizzi
Tomasino Baratta
Opera Singer
John Calvani
Don's Bodyguard
Murray Staff
Gallagher
Joseph Ruskin
Marxie Heller
Raymond Serra
Bocca
Crew
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