Married to the Mob

Married to the Mob

They're her family... Whether she likes it or not.

R 1988 · 104 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Crime, Romance

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.

Directed by Jonathan Demme · Written by Barry Strugatz

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Michelle Pfeiffer Angela de Marco
Alec Baldwin 'Cucumber' Frank de Marco
Dean Stockwell Tony Russo, Sr.
Matthew Modine Mike Downey
Mercedes Ruehl Connie Russo
Oliver Platt Ed Benitez
Trey Wilson Regional Director Franklin
Nancy Travis Karen Lutnick
'Sister' Carol East Rita "Hello Gorgeous" Harcourt
Paul Lazar Tommy Boyle
Joan Cusack Rose
Ellen Foley Theresa

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