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The Deuce

  • TV Series
  • 2017–20192017–2019
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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The Deuce (2017)
Season three of "The Deuce" brings us into the world of 1985, just as VHS overtakes film as the primary medium for porn production and distribution. The lure of the California sunshine, the city's aggressive takeover of commercial sex properties in Times Square and the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic mark the end of an era. With the party of the 1970s winding down, 42nd Street has deteriorated into a hive of uncontrolled violent crime and seedy video stores, making urban renewal seem more unlikely than ever before.
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A look at life in New York City during the 1970s and '80s when porn and prostitution were rampant in Manhattan.A look at life in New York City during the 1970s and '80s when porn and prostitution were rampant in Manhattan.A look at life in New York City during the 1970s and '80s when porn and prostitution were rampant in Manhattan.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
28K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
774
65
  • Creators
    • George Pelecanos
    • David Simon
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
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  • Creators
    • George Pelecanos
    • David Simon
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 178User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 nominations

    Episodes25

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    Videos33

    The Deuce: This Time, Give Us Seductive
    Clip 1:48
    The Deuce: This Time, Give Us Seductive
    The Deuce: Who Am I Talkin' To?
    Clip 1:47
    The Deuce: Who Am I Talkin' To?
    The Deuce: One More Trip Around The Sun
    Clip 1:59
    The Deuce: One More Trip Around The Sun
    The Deuce: You Were Amazing
    Clip 0:58
    The Deuce: You Were Amazing
    The Deuce: Well Now You've Seen Me
    Clip 1:45
    The Deuce: Well Now You've Seen Me
    The Deuce: There Is No Normal
    Clip 1:21
    The Deuce: There Is No Normal
    The Deuce: I Make Films
    Clip 1:36
    The Deuce: I Make Films
    The Deuce: Maybe You Should Run For Office
    Clip 1:05
    The Deuce: Maybe You Should Run For Office
    The Deuce: You In?
    Clip 1:06
    The Deuce: You In?
    The Deuce: Have A Drink With Me Candy
    Clip 0:24
    The Deuce: Have A Drink With Me Candy
    Season 3 Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    Season 3 Trailer
    Season 2: Trailer #1
    Trailer 0:46
    Season 2: Trailer #1

    Photos342

    James Franco and Margarita Levieva in The Deuce (2017)
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr. in The Deuce (2017)
    Emily Meade in The Deuce (2017)
    James Franco and Daniel Sauli in The Deuce (2017)
    Maggie Gyllenhaal and Emily Meade in The Deuce (2017)
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr. and Ed Moran in The Deuce (2017)
    Maggie Gyllenhaal and Dominique Fishback in The Deuce (2017)
    Gbenga Akinnagbe and Kyra Adams in The Deuce (2017)
    Margarita Levieva and Dominique Fishback in The Deuce (2017)
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr. in The Deuce (2017)
    Maggie Gyllenhaal, David Krumholtz, and Jim Parrack in The Deuce (2017)
    Emily Meade and Gary Carr in The Deuce (2017)

    Top cast

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    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Vincent Martinoas Vincent Martino…
    25 episodes25 eps • 2017–2019
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Eileen 'Candy' Merrellas Eileen 'Candy' Merrell
    25 episodes25 eps • 2017–2019
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    • Chris Alstonas Chris Alston
    25 episodes25 eps • 2017–2019
    Margarita Levieva
    Margarita Levieva
    • Abigail 'Abby' Parkeras Abigail 'Abby' Parker
    25 episodes25 eps • 2017–2019
    Emily Meade
    Emily Meade
    • Lori Madisonas Lori Madison…
    25 episodes25 eps • 2017–2019
    Daniel Sauli
    Daniel Sauli
    • Tommy Longoas Tommy Longo
    25 episodes25 eps • 2017–2019
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Bobby Dwyeras Bobby Dwyer
    24 episodes24 eps • 2017–2019
    Chris Coy
    Chris Coy
    • Paul Hendricksonas Paul Hendrickson
    24 episodes24 eps • 2017–2019
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Rudy Pipiloas Rudy Pipilo
    24 episodes24 eps • 2017–2019
    David Krumholtz
    David Krumholtz
    • Harvey Wassermanas Harvey Wasserman
    22 episodes22 eps • 2017–2019
    Olivia Luccardi
    Olivia Luccardi
    • Melissaas Melissa
    22 episodes22 eps • 2017–2019
    Mustafa Shakir
    Mustafa Shakir
    • Big Mikeas Big Mike
    21 episodes21 eps • 2017–2019
    Andrea-Rachel Parker
    Andrea-Rachel Parker
    • Berniceas Bernice
    21 episodes21 eps • 2017–2019
    Thaddeus Street
    Thaddeus Street
    • Black Frankieas Black Frankie…
    21 episodes21 eps • 2017–2019
    Sepideh Moafi
    Sepideh Moafi
    • Lorettaas Loretta
    20 episodes20 eps • 2017–2019
    Gary Carr
    Gary Carr
    • C.C.as C.C.
    18 episodes18 eps • 2017–2019
    Dominique Fishback
    Dominique Fishback
    • Donna 'Darlene' Pickettas Donna 'Darlene' Pickett…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2017–2019
    Kim Director
    Kim Director
    • Shayas Shay
    18 episodes18 eps • 2017–2019
    • Creators
      • George Pelecanos
      • David Simon
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    Storyline

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    Based in 1970s New York, this show gives a raw and gritty portayal of the prostitution business that was so publicly executed at that time. As a result of police crack-down, the characters are forced to venture towards relatively safer and more discrete forms of the same work.
    • sex abuser
    • porn director
    • female nudity
    • bare breasts
    • bare butt
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    • Taglines
      • Once upon a time in America, pleasure became a business.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Candy and Harvey Wasserman's relationship was developed after Maggie Gyllenhaal and David Krumholtz enjoyed working with each other on set. The writers saw their rapport and incorporated it into the show.
    • Goofs
      Season 2 of the series takes place in 1977. But during the opening credits, a theater marquee advertises David Cronenberg's film "Scanners", which wasn't released until 1981.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: James Franco/Kendall Jenner/Pete Townshend and Alfie Boe (2017)

    User reviews178

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    Just watched the pilot and was blown away. It took me back to 1974 New York. I was 23 years old and landed a job at a massage parlor near 54th and Lexington called the Playmate Club. You had to walk up a narrow flight of stairs, just like the hotel in The Deuce, and at the top of the stairs was a narrow door with a big heart on it. I got to work the streets all night passing out promotional cards and touting the benefits of a champagne bath. The girls on the street all wanted to work for the massage parlor because they said it was safer to work indoors and the pimps were not happy to see me. The costumes and street scenes of The Deuce are exactly as I recall. I was paid $5.00 an hour plus free meals at the Taft Hotel. They had an all you can buffet in the basement. I bought this incredibly shimmering pimp shirt that had narrow black and white vertical stripes that was impossible to bring into visual focus. It had very wide collars. I learned a few things that summer. A big bus load of Irish clergymen and nuns pulled up in front of the Waldorf and I gave each one of them a card as they stepped off the bus and I said "welcome to New York." The next day Paula, the lady in charge of the Playmate Club, told me I was doing a great job and wanted to know if I could explain a huge run of Irish customers the night before. I told her what happened and we all, including the girls, had a big laugh. I ended up in some trouble with the law, but nothing a quick flight back to Los Angeles didn't take care of. I am looking forward to the next episodes of this masterpiece.
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    • Sep 2, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Двійка
    • Filming locations
      • Silvercup Studios - 4222 22nd Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Blown Deadline Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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