Prizzi's Honor is a 1985 film directed by John Huston. The film's plot is a black comedy that follows the events of an Italian-American criminal family involved in intrigue, betrayal, and murder. PlotThe story revolves around the Prizzi family, a powerful and respected Italian-American criminal family. Charley Partanna (played by Jack ... (Read the full Tiiip)
Prizzi's Honor is a 1985 film directed by John Huston. The film's plot is a black comedy that follows the events of an Italian-American criminal family involved in intrigue, betrayal, and murd ...
Prizzi's Honor is a 1985 film directed by John Huston. The film's plot is a black comedy that follows the events of an Italian-American criminal family involved in intrigue, betrayal, and murder.
Plot
The story revolves around the Prizzi family, a powerful and respected Italian-American criminal family. Charley Partanna (played by Jack Nicholson) is a professional hitman working for the Prizzis. One day, during a family wedding, he meets Irene Walker (played by Kathleen Turner), a charming and mysterious woman. A spark ignites between Charley and Irene, and they begin a romantic relationship.
However, Charley discovers that Irene is involved in criminal activity that threatens the Prizzi family's interests. The situation becomes further complicated when Charley is tasked with killing Irene. Charley finds himself in a moral dilemma as he tries to balance his love for Irene and his loyalty to the Prizzi family.
The film skillfully blends elements of comedy, drama, and crime as it explores rivalry and moral ambiguity within the Prizzi family. The performances of Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner contribute to the film's success.
Director: John Huston
Writer: Richard Condon (based on the novel by Richard Condon)
Producers: John Foreman, Albert S. Ruddy
Music: Alex North
Main Cast:
Jack Nicholson as Charley Partanna
Kathleen Turner as Irene Walker
Anjelica Huston as Maerose Prizzi
Robert Loggia as Eduardo Prizzi
John Randolph as Angelo "Pop" Partanna
William Hickey as Don Corrado Prizzi
Major Awards:
The film received positive reviews from critics and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Anjelica Huston).
Box Office Gross: The film grossed approximately $26 million worldwide.
Critical Reception: Prizzi's Honor received positive reviews from critics. The film was praised for its intricate plot and the performances of its actors, especially Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, and Anjelica Huston. John Huston's direction was appreciated, as was the screenplay based on Richard Condon's novel. The film is a dark comedy that blends elements of the mafia with romantic intrigue. Anjelica Huston won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film. Overall, Prizzi's Honor was considered a critical and commercial success.