---
title: "Corky Romano"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/corky-romano-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17708
imdb_id: "tt0250310"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 189
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Corky Romano (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/corky-romano-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Corky Romano is a 2001 American mafia comedy film directed by Rob Pritts. The story follows Corky Romano, a bumbling, simpleton veterinarian and the youngest, outcast son of an aging gangster named Pops Romano. To assist his father, Corky is called upon to infiltrate the local FBI to retrieve and destroy evidence being used to incriminate Pops for racketeering charges.

The film features a cast including Chris Kattan, Fred Ward, Vinessa Shaw, Chris Penn, and Peter Berg. It blends genres of action, comedy, and crime within a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes. The production was written by David Garrett and Jason Ward and produced by Robert Simond.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A bumbling veterinarian must infiltrate the FBI to protect his gangster father from racketeering charges."

### Why Watch
- Features a comedic premise involving an undercover FBI infiltration
- Combines elements of action, comedy, and crime
- Stars Chris Kattan and Fred Ward

### Caveats & Content Note
- The protagonist is depicted as a bumbling simpleton
- Tone & Suitability: This PG-13 action comedy has a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #mafia-comedy, #undercover-mission, #bumbling-protagonist, #crime-comedy, #family-loyalty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rob Pritts
- **Networks / Studios**: Touchstone Pictures, Robert Simonds Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Kattan** as *Corky Romano*
- **Vinessa Shaw** as *Agent Kate Russo*
- **Peter Falk** as *Francis A. 'Pops' Romano*
- **Peter Berg** as *Paulie Romano*
- **Chris Penn** as *Peter Romano*
- **Fred Ward** as *Leo Corrigan*
- **Richard Roundtree** as *Howard Shuster*
- **Matthew Glave** as *Agent Brick Davis*
- **Roger Fan** as *Agent Bob Cox*
- **Dave Sheridan** as *Agent Terrence Darnell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Corky Romano?
The film is categorized as an action, comedy, and crime movie.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The movie stars Chris Kattan, Fred Ward, Vinessa Shaw, Chris Penn, and Peter Berg.

### Q: What is the central plot?
A veterinarian and outcast son of a gangster must infiltrate the FBI to destroy evidence against his father.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Corky Romano — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17708)
- [Fred Ward](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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