Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob

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Married to the Mob

1988
Movie
104 min
English

Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users78%
Director: Jonathan DemmeGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Angela de Marco, the wife of a C appo in the New York mafia, finds her life turned upside down when her husband is murdered and she becomes the target of both the FBI and the former lover of her deceased husband, a rival mob boss. Fleeing to Florida to start a new life, Angela inadvertently attracts the attention of the same mob boss, leading to a series of comedic and dangerous encounters.

Critical Reception

Married to the Mob was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sharp wit, unique blend of genres, and strong performances, particularly from Michelle Pfeiffer. The film was lauded for its quirky characters and its ability to balance dark humor with genuinely engaging plot elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and dark comedic tone.

  • Michelle Pfeiffer's performance as a mob wife trying to escape her past is a standout.

  • Appreciated for its quirky characters and unexpected plot twists.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, highlighting its humor, unique premise, and the strong performances of the cast, especially Michelle Pfeiffer. Many found it to be an entertaining and well-directed crime comedy.

Awards & Accolades

Michelle Pfeiffer was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. The film also received nominations for various independent film awards.

Fun Fact

Jonathan Demme originally envisioned the role of Angela de Marco for Melanie Griffith, but after she dropped out, the part went to Michelle Pfeiffer, who delivered a career-defining performance.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"Married to the Mob" is a very entertaining film and the mob element does have shades of "Midnight Run" (1988), especially when Angela - she believes she has finally found the normality she has been so desperately seeking with a man called ...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

The rather sudden death, in the bathtub, of her mafiosi husband "Frank" (Alec Baldwin) gives his widow "Angela" (Michelle Pfeiffer) the chance to break free from his criminal world and live her own life. Ha! Some hope. His erstwhile boss "T...