Still from Mean Streets — Mean Streets (1973) — Martin ScorsesePhotographed by Kent L. Wakeford

Martin Scorsese

Mean Streets

Name: Mean Streets
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1973
Duration: 111 min

United States / English / 1973 / 1h 51m

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Crime Drama

Criterion Collection: Spine №1198
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Synopsis

A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMartin Scorsese

WriterMartin Scorsese, Mardik Martin

CinematographerKent L. Wakeford

EditorSidney Levin, Martin Scorsese

ProducerJonathan T. Taplin

Cast

Robert De Niroas John 'Johnny Boy' Civello

Harvey Keitelas Charlie Cappa

David Provalas Tony DeVienazo

Amy Robinsonas Teresa Ronchelli

Richard Romanusas Michael Longo

Cesare Danovaas Giovanni Cappa

Victor Argoas Mario

George Memmolias Joey 'Clams' Scala

Lenny Scalettaas Jimmy

Jeannie Bellas Diane

Murray Mostonas Oscar

David Carradineas Drunk

Robert Carradineas Boy With Gun

Lois Waldenas Jewish Girl

Harry Northupas Soldier

Dino Seragusaas Old Man

D'Mitch Davisas Cop

Peter Fainas George

Juli Andelmanas Girl At Party

Robert Wilderas Benton

Double Feature

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Come and See1985

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The Big Shave1967Both directed by Martin Scorsese
Italianamerican1974Both directed by Martin Scorsese

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