Synopsis
When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.
Scores
Overall Score
50.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
56.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
23.5%
Review Aggregate
81.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 88% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, gritty, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gena Rowlands | 1980 | $260,000 | $991,000 | (est) |
| Julie Carmen | 1980 | $160,000 | $610,000 | (est) |
| Buck Henry | 1980 | $121,000 | $459,000 | (est) |
| John Adames | 1980 | $99,000 | $376,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count32
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes12,778
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1980 | $4,059,673 | $15,455,333 |
| International | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1980 | $4,061,941 | $15,463,967 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1980 | $2,029,836 | $7,727,666 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1980 | $658,000 | $2,505,032 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1980 | $615,000 | $2,341,329 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1980 | $974,322 | $3,709,280 |
| Total Revenues | 1980 | $4,277,158 | $16,283,307 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1980 | $4,000,000 | $15,228,155 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1980 | $1,816,000 (est) | $6,913,583 (est) |
| Participations | 1980 | $86,000 | $327,405 |
| Residuals ? | 1980 | $132,000 | $502,529 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1980 | $800,000 | $3,045,631 |
| Total Expenses | 1980 | $6,834,000 | $26,017,303 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1980 | $-2,556,842 | $-9,733,997 |
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