Married to the Mob
Director: Jonathan Demme
Actors: Michelle Pfeiffer, Alec Baldwin, Paul Lazar
PlotAngela de Marco is the disillusioned wife of Frank de Marco, a small-time mobster. Fed up with the criminal lifestyle that surrounds her, Angela dreams of a normal life for herself and her young son. Her chance comes when Frank is killed by his boss, Tony Russo, following a falling out over business. Determined to break away from the toxic environment, Angela packs up and moves to New York City to start fresh. Despite her effort to leave her past behind, Russo becomes infatuated with her, leading his jealous wife Connie to suspect an affair and complicate Angela’s attempts at a new beginning.
As Angela navigates her new life, she finds herself under FBI surveillance. Agent Mike Downey is assigned to follow her in hopes of gathering information on Tony Russo and his criminal operations. However, as Mike gets closer to Angela, he starts to develop personal feelings for her, creating conflict both professionally and emotionally. As she is pulled deeper into the web of organized crime that she sought to escape, Angela must figure out how to free herself from the mob’s grip without endangering her loved ones or compromising Mike’s investigation. The pursuit of an ordinary life proves increasingly elusive as tensions and stakes rise.
Writers: Barry Strugatz, Mark R. Burns
Release Date: 19 Aug 1988
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Married to the Mob' is a quirky, delightful film showcasing superb performances, especially by Pfeiffer, and stands out in its genre with fresh, inventive storytelling.
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