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Alphabet City

  • 19841984
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
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Alphabet City (1984)
A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.
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A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.

IMDb RATING
5.1/10
918
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Amos Poe
  • Writers
    • Gregory K. Heller(screenplay)
    • Amos Poe(screenplay)
    • Robert Seidman(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Vincent Spano
    • Michael Winslow
    • Kate Vernon
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  • Director
    • Amos Poe
  • Writers
    • Gregory K. Heller(screenplay)
    • Amos Poe(screenplay)
    • Robert Seidman(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Vincent Spano
    • Michael Winslow
    • Kate Vernon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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    Vincent Spano in Alphabet City (1984)
    Kate Vernon in Alphabet City (1984)
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    Top cast

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    Vincent Spano
    Vincent Spano
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    Michael Winslow
    Michael Winslow
    • Lippyas Lippy
    Kate Vernon
    Kate Vernon
    • Angieas Angie
    Jami Gertz
    Jami Gertz
    • Sophiaas Sophia
    Zohra Lampert
    Zohra Lampert
    • Mamaas Mama
    Raymond Serra
    • Ginoas Gino
    • (as Ray Serra)
    Kenny Marino
    • Tonyas Tony
    Daniel Jordano
    Daniel Jordano
    • Juanias Juani
    Tom Mardirosian
    Tom Mardirosian
    • Bennyas Benny
    Christina Marie Denihan
    • Baby Reneeas Baby Renee
    Tom Wright
    Tom Wright
    • Chauffeuras Chauffeur
    Bruno Damon
    • Mama's Friendas Mama's Friend
    Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell
    • Ramonas Ramon
    Richard Bassett
    • Preppieas Preppie
    John McCurry
    • Junkieas Junkie…
    George Kyle
    • Junkieas Junkie…
    Gary Tacon
    • Junkieas Junkie…
    Luther Rucker
    • Junkieas Junkie…
    • Director
      • Amos Poe
    • Writers
      • Gregory K. Heller(screenplay) (story)
      • Amos Poe(screenplay)
      • Robert Seidman(additional dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.
    • female nudity
    • one night time span
    • drug dealer
    • manhattan new york city
    • lower east side manhattan new york city
    • 27 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • At 19, they gave him the streets. Tonight, they're going to take them back.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shot in 20 nights.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 19 mins) Shadow of camera visible.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Sixteen Candles/The Bounty/Alphabet City/Purple Hearts (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Lady Luck
      Written by Nile Rodgers

      Performed by Maura Moynihan

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Young man working for the mob to support his wife and baby has second thoughts about some assignments.
    Overlooked movie from 1984. As a movie I give it a 7 but as a 1980's "street drama" I give it a 10. excellent performance by a young Jamie Gertz as the whiny little sister coming of age in the cement Jungles of NY. Vince Spano I thought gave a realistic performance as the young street hustler who was actually a nice guy underneath.

    Michael Windslow, the human sound effects guy who made his fame in the "Police Academy" movies was really good as drug house leader who is slowly spinning into a life as a junkie.

    The Music....Now the music was just amazing. It was written by Nile Rogers from the disco era Chic. There is music on there that I have never been able to find anywhere. Look for a song called "Lady Luck"

    Anyone who was a young adult in the 80's will see a blast from the past especially if they were around the big cities. It has its cheesy moments but all in all a decent flick.

    Rent it from Net Flix.
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    • obtec2001
    • Aug 15, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 1984 (Denmark)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Down Town
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,035,585
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,172,292
      • May 6, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,035,585
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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