Alphabet City (1984)

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Release Date: May 4, 1984 Wide

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Release Date: May 4, 1984 Wide

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This stylishly photographed drama is set in the Lower East Side area known as "Alphabet City." There 19-year-oldJohnny has become a drug lord in charge of the neighborhood gangs and pushers. Unfortunately, he too has a boss and when he asks Johnny to burn down the tenement building that houses his mother and sister, the boy refuses and decides to go straight for the sake of his wife and child. This doesn't set well with his boss who sends gangsters out to kill him. Of course, the gangsters have

R, 1 hr. 25 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Amos Poe

In Theaters: May 4, 1984 Wide

On DVD: Dec 3, 2002

Cast

Vincent Spano
Johnny
Michael Winslow
Lippy
Jami Gertz
Sophia
Ray Serra
Gino
Daniel Jordano
Juani
Kenny Marino
Tony
George Kyle
Junkie/Guard No. 2
Zohra Lampert
Mama
Tom Mardirosian
Benny
John McCurry
Junkie/Guard No. 1
Barry Mitchell
Water Pistol Man
Miguel Pinero
Dealer
Clifton Powell
Ramon
Gary Tacon
Junkie/Guard No. 3
Kate Vernon
Angie
Billy Anagnos
Stunt Person
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Person
Harry Madsen
Hitman No. 1
Alex Stevens
Hitman No. 2
Webster Whinery
Stunt Person
Tom Wright
Cahuffeur
Lisa Loving
Stunt Person
Martine Malle
Karen
Luther Rucker
Junkie/Guard No. 4
Bruno Damon
Mamma's Friend
Raymond Serra
Cintia Cruz

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A mostly bad drama about a city of drugs and corruption, and the dealer who wants out. It's a predictable story, it has a couple of high points at least, but overall it's not very good.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

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Not an awesome movie, but not a totally bogus one either. I really had no sympathy for the main character, but I did feel bad for his wife and kid. The ending is a bit unbelievable, although you feel relieved. I liked that Michael Winslow was in this, but if only they could have let his character be a lot funnier.

March 16, 2009