The Pope Of Greenwich Village ●

A suave, ambitious man with refined tastes who is constantly dragged down by his loyalty to his erratic cousin.

With the help of a safecracker named Barney (Kenneth McMillan), they pull off the heist, only to discover they have stolen money belonging to the powerful mob boss "Bed Bug" Eddie Grant ( Burt Young ). The aftermath results in the death of a corrupt police officer and brutal retaliation from the mob, forcing the cousins to scramble for survival. Key Characters and Cast The Pope of Greenwich Village

The film is noted for its gritty, authentic portrayal of New York City’s Little Italy and its exploration of Italian-American masculinity and family loyalty . Though it was not a box office success upon release, grossing $6.8 million against an $8 million budget, it has since gained a cult classic status for its powerhouse lead performances and Sharp, localized dialogue. A suave, ambitious man with refined tastes who