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Fear City (1984)

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Average Rating: 6/10
Reviews Counted: 7
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 2

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1984 Wide

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To paraphrase 1930s wit Wilson Mizner, Fear City is like a trip through a sewer in a glass-bottom boat. In exploitation-flick fashion, the film exposes the seedy "nether world" of contemporary Manhattan. Unsavory Matt (Tom Berenger) and Nick (Jack Scalia) run a topless bar/booking agency, in direct competition with equally scuzzy Goldstein (Jan Murray). It's hard to imagine anyone lower than these low-lives until we're apprised of a serial killer who dutifully keeps a record of his murders in a

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Abel Ferrara

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1984 Wide

On DVD: Nov 28, 2000

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Cast

Tom Berenger
Matt Rossi
Billy Dee Williams
Al Wheeler
Jack Scalia
Nicky Piacenza
Melanie Griffith
Loretta
Rossano Brazzi
Carmine
Rae Dawn Chong
Liela
Joe Santos
Frank
Jan Murray
Goldstein
Ola Ray
Honey
Maria Conchita Alonso
Silver
Vinny Argiro
Bruno
Jim Boeke
Architect
Kendall Carly Browne
Nurse
Emilia Crow
Bibi
Daniel Faraldo
Sanchez
Juan Fern�ndez
Jorge
Michael Vincente Gazzo
Mike
Tracy Griffith
Sandra Cook
Bill Henderson
Nicky's Doctor
Brent Jennings
Hawker
Janet Julian
Ruby
Ben Kronen
Club Announcer
Linda Lee
Metropolis Dancer
Emilia Lesniak
Bibi
Madison Mason
Leila's Doctor
Robert Miano
Hitman
Joe Palese
Tony
Victor Rivers
Jimmy
Frank Ronzio
Harry
John Roselius
Rossi's Manager
Carl Strano
Priest
Justin Derosa
Policeman
Lori Eastside
Goldy's Girl
Barbara Andrews
Waitress
Sidney Filson
Stunt Player
John Foster
Pazzo
Daryle Ann Lindley
Stunt Player
Peter Mele
Hitman
Bob Yothers
Sergeant
Pat Banta
Stunt Player
Peter Gumeny
Customer
Nina Jones
Dixie
Michael Joy
Metropole Dancer
Joe Shea
Salvi
Frank Sivero
Mobster
William Kennedy
Hawker

Critic Reviews for Fear City

All Critics (10) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (2) | DVD (3)

Ferrara lets his presence be known by lingering on the more gruesome moments, when lesser directors would shy away.

June 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Has a bitterness and cynicism that's grimily, perversely romantic.

April 13, 2006 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

A city that comes alive with vibrant performances and engaging characters

March 18, 2006 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Hit-or-miss cult director Abel Ferrara missed by a city mile on this one.

June 17, 2002 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Highlighted in the book "Bad Movies We Love" which is just the place for it and an apt description.Super cheesy mid 80's crime drama played straight but good for many unintentional laughs. Cast full of B actors this "suspense" thriller is full of dialogue that will have you laughing out loud especially since it is said

August 14, 2010

jay nixon

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Above average thriller about a psychopath killing prostitutes in New York City. Some good performances and action sequences still can't save this one.

April 14, 2007

Dean McKenna

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