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Director: John Huston Year: 1985 Language: English Country: America

In this mob drama/black comedy, Jack Nicholson stars as Charley Partanna, a made man in the Prizzi family. When he meets Irene (Kathleen Turner) the woman of his dreams at a Prizzi family wedding, it isn't long before he finds out not only is she involved in a scam which ripped off $720,000 from the Prizzi's, but she is also a professional assassin. The pair try to make their relationship work despite these issues.

What follows is a darkly comic, romantic drama set against the backdrop of the New York mafia setting. The plot is clever and twisty as Charley attempts to get through the various situations he's thrown into.

Overall, well made and highly enjoyable with a great plot and good performances from the leads.

Dave W - 21st March, 2010 - 09:33