Comedy,Crime,Romance
United Kingdom,United States of America
Mickey Blue Eyes is a romantic comedy released in 1999, starring Hugh Grant as Michael Felgate, a successful English auctioneer living in New York City. He falls in love with Gina Vitale (played by Jeanne Tripplehorn), a beautiful teacher who is the daughter of a prominent Mafia kingpin, Frank Vitale (played by James Caan).
Michael plans to propose to Gina and ask for her hand in marriage, but when he meets her family, he is drawn into their criminal underworld. Frank wants Michael to use his auction business to launder money for the Mafia, and Michael is caught between his love for Gina and his loyalty to the law.
As Michael tries to navigate through the dangerous world of the Mafia, he finds himself in hilarious situations that put his relationship with Gina in jeopardy.
The movie also features a stellar supporting cast, including Burt Young as Gina's Uncle Vito, Joe Viterelli as Gina's father's right-hand man, and James Fox as Michael's father.
Mickey Blue Eyes received mixed reviews upon its release, but it has since developed a cult following for its witty humor and charming performances by Hugh Grant and Jeanne Tripplehorn.
