The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984)

In the heart of New York's "Little Italy", the charismatic but luckless Charlie and his hot-headed cousin Paulie find themselves caught in a web of misfortune. Struggling in the job market and constantly dealing with Paulie's reckless behavior, they desperately hatch a plan to turn their luck around. Teaming up with a savvy safe expert, the pair orchestrates a daring heist on a small company's safe, hoping to pocket a cool $150,000. However, their seemingly foolproof plan rapidly spirals into chaos when they discover the stolen money is tainted – it's mob money, earmarked for police corruption. With the intention to use the stolen loot to back a "sure thing" racehorse, a tip-off from insider Paulie, they suddenly find themselves in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Their audacious robbery not only incurs the wrath of the local Mafia boss but also draws the attention of the corrupt New York City police department. With only the name of their safe man as a lead, the mob and the police are hot on their trail, relentlessly hunting down everyone involved. "The Pope of Greenwich Village" is a thrilling roller-coaster ride through the gritty underbelly of New York, where loyalty is tested, alliances are shattered, and survival is the only game worth winning. This captivating tale of ambition, betrayal, and desperation will leave you on the edge of your seat, rooting for the underdogs even as they navigate the dangerous world of crime and corruption.

The Pope of Greenwich Village is an action movie featuring Eric Roberts.

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