Prizzi's Honor

Prizzi's Honor

Hired killers by day. Devoted lovers by night. Until they found out their next assignment was each other.

Directed by John Huston

Produced by 20th Century Fox, ABC Motion Pictures

1985124 min6.4 / 10

A darkly comic romance between two professional killers caught between genuine affection and the brutal logic of organized crime.

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.

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  • Is Prizzi's Honor one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.

  • Is Prizzi's Honor scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Prizzi's Honor violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Prizzi's Honor end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Prizzi's Honor sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Prizzi's Honor easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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