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The Lords of Flatbush (1974)

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This low-budget independent film by novice directors Stephen F. Verona and Martin Davidson is a slice-of-life elegy from the leather-jacket, bobby-soxer era of 1957, set in a Brooklyn high school. The film stands out for the appearance of up-and-coming actors (circa 1974) Sylvester Stallone, Henry Winkler, and Perry King (even Armand Assante has a bit role). Stallone, Winkler, King, and Paul Mace are members of a local neighbor social club called "The Lords of Flatbush," and they spend their

PG, 1 hr. 26 min.

Drama, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Martin Davidson , Stephen Verona

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1974 Wide

On DVD: Apr 25, 2000

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Perry King
Chico Tyrell
Sylvester Stallone
Stanley Rosiello
Henry Winkler
Butchey Weinstein
Paul Mace
Wimpy Murgalo
Susan Blakely
Jane Bradshaw
Maria Smith
Frannie Malincanico
Armand Assante
Paul Jabara
Crazy Cohen
Caren Kaye
Wedding Guest
Joan Newman
Miss Molina
Antonia Rey
Ray Sharkey
Geraldine Smith
Dolph Sweet
Rosiello
Martin Davidson
Birnbaum
Bruce Reed
Mike
Lou Byrne
Mrs. Bradshaw
Renee Paris
Annie Yuckamanelli
David Stein
Wedding Guest

Critic Reviews for The Lords of Flatbush

All Critics (12) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (4) | DVD (6)

The movie is adept at portraying aimlessness, getting at the greasy anomie that was so much a part of that time. But there is a lack of ambition, as if no one involved in creating the film wanted to cut deeper than a little double-edged nostalgia.

July 25, 2010 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine

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Jay Cocks

TIME Magazine

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Not too much finesse distinguishes the script, which carries neither warmth nor particular interest for the various characters.

March 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Variety Staff

Variety

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Like first love, this study of the growing pains of the leather jacket-bobby soxer Brooklyn high school set of 1957 is, by turns, cheerful, confused, juvenile and never fully realized.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

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Harmless coming-of-age-teen gang pic.

September 2, 2011 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The film is a character piece that wanders from place to place with no single impetus, although one gets the feeling that this technique is intentional.

July 25, 2010 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

A small masterpiece that places the mood and general ethos of the '50s with absolute precision and total affection.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Affectionately done and thankfully short, since it's episodic.

May 28, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4

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I have never heard of this film before, came across it whilst reading about Sly Stallone on IMDb and with a cast including Henry Winkler, Perry King (Han Solo auditioner for 1977 classic) and Amand Assante I knew I had to watch. In all honesty I didn't see much in the film that was entertaining or exciting, there is

December 24, 2010