Prizzi's Honor         

By Marshall Fine

It may not seem like the most obvious kind of Huston country, but this black Mafia comedy fits perfectly with the John Huston mindset. Adapted from Richard Condon's novel, the film stars Nicholson as a none-too-bright hit man for a Mafia family who falls in love with an independent operator--a female killer played by Kathleen Turner. The two make a surprisingly funny couple, whether taking a fling at domesticity or comparing professional notes. But their romance is threatened by the woman Nicholson has jilted: the don's daughter, played by Anjelica Huston in a particularly well-etched and poisonous portrayal, for which she won an Oscar. Look for equally tasty turns by cast members William Hickey, John Randolph, and Robert Loggia.

Academy Awards

Prizzi's Honor received an Academy Award for Supporting Actress (Anjelica Huston). Prizzi's Honor also received Academy Awards nominations for Best Picture (John Foreman - Producer), Actor (Jack Nicholson), Supporting Actor (William Hickey), Directing (John Huston), Writing (Best Screenplay based on material from another medium: Richard Condon, Janet Roach), Costume Design (Donfeld) and Film Editing (Rudi Fehr, Kaja Fehr).

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