Married to the Mob (1988)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Jonathan Demme

Writers (WGA):

Barry Strugatz (written by) &
Mark R. Burns (written by)

Release Date:

19 August 1988 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Romance

Tagline:

It's the Godfather on laughing gas.

Plot:

An undercover FBI agent falls in love with a recently widowed mafia wife seeking to start her life over after her husband's murder and who is also pursued by a libidinous mafia kingpin seeking to claim her for himself.

Plot Keywords:

Mafia | FBI | Love | Murder | Mistress

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Paul Lazar	...	Tommy Boyle
Alec Baldwin	...	'Cucumber' Frank de Marco
Captain Haggerty	...	The Fat Man
Marlene Willoughby	...	Mrs. 'Fat Man'
Frank Aquilino	...	Conductor
Charles Napier	...	Ray, Angela's Hairdresser
Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Angela de Marco
Joan Cusack	...	Rose
Ellen Foley	...	Theresa
O-Lan Jones	...	Phyllis
Mercedes Ruehl	...	Connie Russo
Jason Allen	...	Tony Russo, Jr
Diane Puccerella	...	Three-Card Monte Victim
Suzanne Puccerella	...	Three-Card Monte Victim
Anthony J. Nici	...	Joey de Marco

Runtime:

103 min | Germany:92 min | Argentina:99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:L | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Peru:14 | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16 | Canada:AA (Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Cedarhurst, Long Island, New York, USA

Company:

Mysterious Arts

Trivia:

According to the commentary track of their compilation video Direct from Brooklyn (1999) (V), the video for "Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" by alternative rock band They Might Be Giants was filmed using this film's tails and unused film.

Goofs:

Continuity: The size of the flower bouquet.

Quotes:

Angela de Marco: God, you people work just like the mob! There's no difference.
Regional Director Franklin: Oh, there's a big difference, Mrs. de Marco. The mob is run by murdering, thieving, lying, cheating psychopaths. We work for the President of the United States of America.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mad About You: Married to the Job (#2.4)" (1993)

Soundtrack:

THE SAME MELODY

It has great moments, a clear plot, and Jonathan Demme, yes!

This has to be one of Michelle Pfeiffer's best performances, she totally nailed the part! Dean Stockwell couldn't be more perfect for the role. There was a moment when the FBI arrived at the Honeymoon suite, and he turned and snapped his fingers, his response was so immediate, so realized that it became supreme entertainment. One of the other great moments are when the FBI brothers go "B-i-n-g-o" wth each other, and it's because Jonathan Demme adds these touches is what makes him so great. Mercedes Ruel is dynamite too. Pfeiffer's boyfriend acted a little too awkward but was still very right for the part. The more stale and formulated plot is what abled this movie's story to be so clear and over the top. When deleted scenes were cut into credit sequences in the end it felt beautiful and brilliantly cheerful. Great movie, great performances, great director.