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Across 110th Street (1972)

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Average Rating: 7.2/10
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1972 Wide

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Across 110th Street is a violent urban thriller about a corrupt, older white cop (Anthony Quinn) and an honest, young African-American cop (Yaphet Kotto) chasing three robbers-cum-murderers who ran away with $300,000 that belonged to the Italian mob. The police must find them before the sadistic Mafia henchman Nick D'Salvio (Anthony Franciosa) reaches them first. The film has reached a cult status; the title song, performed by Bobby Womack, was later used in Jackie Brown, Quentin Tarantino's

R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Barry Shear

Written By: Luther Davis

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1972 Wide

On DVD: Oct 16, 2001

MGM

Cast

Anthony Quinn
Capt. Frank Mattelli
Yaphet Kotto
Det. Lt. Pope
Anthony Franciosa
Nick D'Salvio
Paul Benjamin
Jim Harris
Ed Bernard
Joe Logart
Richard Ward
Doc Johnson
Norma Donaldson
Gloria Roberts
Antonio Fargas
Henry Jackson
Gilbert Lewis
Shevvy
Charles McGregor
Chink
Tim O'Connor
Lt. Hartnett
Marlene Warfield
Mrs. Jackson
Joseph Attles
Mr. Jessup
Paul Bejamin

Critic Reviews for Across 110th Street

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[VIDEO] As exaggerated as the violence appears, it is in keeping with the social climate of the time. No punches are pulled, and rightly so.

March 22, 2011 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com

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Cole Smithey

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One of the best actioners of the 1970s, this unpretentious film benefits from sharp editing, on-location shooting and strong acting.

December 20, 2010 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Dated crime drama headed by top cast including Anthony Quinn.

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Grouped in the blaxploitation vein, this is more a crime drama than your average exploitation film. A fantastic cast, a good script and a sweet soundtrack. The direction is a bit erratic at times, and the ending not as climatic as it wanted to be, but the goods of the film surpass these flaws.

January 31, 2010

Tsubaki Sanjuro

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It's my personal opinion when I say the 70's produced some of the best films, ever. Filmmakers were trying to break loose of tired Hollywood traditions and branching out to make "real" films. Not all were great, but even those low budget types had something different to offer. Across 110th Street takes

March 16, 2009