Prizzi's Honor(1985)
“Hired killers by day. Devoted lovers by night. Until they found out their next assignment was each other.”
Overview
Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.
Director
John Huston
Studio
20th Century Fox
Revenue
$27M
Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Charley Partanna
Kathleen Turner
as Irene Walker
Robert Loggia
as Eduardo Prizzi
John Randolph
as Angelo 'Pop' Partanna
William Hickey
as Don Corrado Prizzi
Lee Richardson
as Dominic Prizzi
Michael Lombard
as Rosario Filargi " Finlay "
Anjelica Huston
as Maerose Prizzi
Lawrence Tierney
as Lt. Hanley
CCH Pounder
as Peaches Altamont
Ann Selepegno
as Amalia Prizzi
Vic Polizos
as Phil Vittimizzare
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Box Office
$27M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • ABC Motion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prizzi's Honor?▼
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What is Prizzi's Honor about?▼
Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.
Who directed Prizzi's Honor?▼
Prizzi's Honor was directed by John Huston and released in 1985. It is a romance, comedy, crime film.
How long is Prizzi's Honor?▼
Prizzi's Honor has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Prizzi's Honor?▼
The cast of Prizzi's Honor includes Jack Nicholson as Charley Partanna, Kathleen Turner as Irene Walker, Robert Loggia as Eduardo Prizzi, John Randolph as Angelo 'Pop' Partanna, William Hickey as Don Corrado Prizzi and more.
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