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Mean Streets

  • 19731973
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
108K
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Mean Streets (1973)
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  • Crime
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  • Thriller

A small-time hood tries to keep the peace between his friend Johnny and Johnny's creditors.A small-time hood tries to keep the peace between his friend Johnny and Johnny's creditors.A small-time hood tries to keep the peace between his friend Johnny and Johnny's creditors.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
108K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,797
108
  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Martin Scorsese(screenplay)
    • Mardik Martin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Harvey Keitel
    • David Proval
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writers
    • Martin Scorsese(screenplay)
    • Mardik Martin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Harvey Keitel
    • David Proval
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 323User reviews
    • 126Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos4

    Mean Streets
    Trailer 2:59
    Mean Streets
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    25 Movies That Almost Starred Robert De Niro
    'Mean Streets' Anniversary Mashup
    Video 1:21
    'Mean Streets' Anniversary Mashup

    Photos134

    Robert De Niro and David Proval in Mean Streets (1973)
    Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, and Richard Romanus in Mean Streets (1973)
    Martin Scorsese in Mean Streets (1973)
    David Proval in Mean Streets (1973)
    D'Mitch Davis and George Memmoli in Mean Streets (1973)
    Harvey Keitel and Cesare Danova in Mean Streets (1973)
    Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, and Amy Robinson in Mean Streets (1973)
    Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, and Amy Robinson in Mean Streets (1973)
    Robert De Niro in Mean Streets (1973)
    Harvey Keitel in Mean Streets (1973)
    Martin Scorsese in Mean Streets (1973)
    Harvey Keitel and Cesare Danova in Mean Streets (1973)

    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Johnny Boyas Johnny Boy
    Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel
    • Charlieas Charlie
    David Proval
    David Proval
    • Tonyas Tony
    Amy Robinson
    Amy Robinson
    • Teresaas Teresa
    Richard Romanus
    Richard Romanus
    • Michaelas Michael
    Cesare Danova
    Cesare Danova
    • Giovannias Giovanni
    Victor Argo
    Victor Argo
    • Marioas Mario
    • (as Vic Argo, Victor Argo)
    George Memmoli
    George Memmoli
    • Joeyas Joey
    Lenny Scaletta
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Jeannie Bell
    Jeannie Bell
    • Dianeas Diane
    Murray Moston
    Murray Moston
    • Oscaras Oscar
    • (as Murray Mosten)
    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Drunkas Drunk
    Robert Carradine
    Robert Carradine
    • Boy With Gunas Boy With Gun
    Lois Walden
    • Jewish Girlas Jewish Girl
    Harry Northup
    Harry Northup
    • Soldieras Soldier
    Dino Seragusa
    • Old Manas Old Man
    D'Mitch Davis
    D'Mitch Davis
    • Copas Cop
    Peter Fain
    • Georgeas George
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writers
      • Martin Scorsese(screenplay) (story)
      • Mardik Martin(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    The future is set for Tony and Michael -- owning a neighborhood bar and making deals in the mean streets of New York City's Little Italy. For Charlie, the future is less clearly defined. A small-time hood, he works for his uncle, making collections and reclaiming bad debts. In love with a woman of whom his uncle disapproves (due to her epilepsy) and a friend of her disturbed cousin, Johnny Boy, a near psychotic whose trouble-making threatens them all -- Charlie just cannot reconcile opposing values. A failed attempt to escape (to Brooklyn) moves them all a step closer to a bitter, almost preordained future. —Dave Cook <cookd@mcmail.cis.mcmaster.ca>
    • italian american
    • epilepsy
    • bar
    • close up of breasts
    • catholic guilt
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    • Taglines
      • Welcome...but don't break the rules!
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Francis Ford Coppola contributed money to the budget of the film.
    • Goofs
      The end credits on the DVD incorrectly list David Carradine as "Oscar" and Robert Carradine as "Drunk".
    • Quotes

      Martin Scorsese: You don't make up for your sins in church. You do it in the streets. You do it at home. The rest is bullshit and you know it.

    • Alternate versions
      NBC edited 10 minutes from this film for its 1977 network television premiere.
    • Connections
      Edited into American Cinema: Film Noir (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Jumpin' Jack Flash
      Written by Mick Jagger (as M. Jagger), Keith Richards (as K. Richards) (uncredited)

      By The Rolling Stones

      Courtesy of ABKCO Records

    User reviews323

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Mean Streets
    Both Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel are fantastic in Mean streets. I'm not a huge Robert De Niro fan as every time i see him act, i just think to myself that he Robert De Niro trying to be somebody. This is not the case in mean Streets for me. Instead he plays a kid who is young and stupid named Johnny boy. His performance is brilliant and is most likely one of his best. Keitel plays Charlie who looks out for Johhny. The opening line of the film basically tells you everything you would want to know about Charlie.

    The film is gritty and shot in a documentary style with several tracking shots being carried out hand held. It takes the film 45 minutes to give you a clear plot and a clear understanding on what going to unfold. The last 20 minutes is directed perfectly with a palpable sense of suspense and is clearly the best ending you can give to this film. One negative would be that in the first half there literally no set pieces . Not a lot happens but saying this you get a clear understanding and fully engaged with the characters which makes the last 20 minutes outstanding.

    It not the best film that Scorese has ever made but it clear by watching this that Mean Streets was his main starting point to his successful career
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    • RickHarvey
    • Aug 22, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Season of the Witch
    • Filming locations
      • Old St Patrick's Cathedral - 263 Mulberry Street, Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Taplin - Perry - Scorsese Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,645
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $32,645
      • Mar 15, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,131
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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