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Alphabet City

Alphabet City

At 19, they gave him the streets. Tonight, they're going to take them back.

19844.51h 25mR

Overview

A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.

Directed by Amos Poe
Written by Amos Poe, Gregory K. Heller
Produced by Andrew Braunsberg
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Top Cast

Vincent Spano

Vincent Spano

Johnny

Michael Winslow

Michael Winslow

Lippy

Kate Vernon

Kate Vernon

Angie

Jami Gertz

Jami Gertz

Sophia

Zohra Lampert

Zohra Lampert

Mama

Raymond Serra

Raymond Serra

Gino

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Daniel Jordano

Juani

Tom Mardirosian

Tom Mardirosian

Benny

C

Christina Marie Denihan

Beby Renee

Tom Wright

Tom Wright

Chauffeur

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Themes & Keywords

new york cityneo-noir

About Alphabet City

Alphabet City is a crime, drama, action film released in 1984 exploring themes of new york city, neo-noir. Directed by Amos Poe, it stars Vincent Spano, Michael Winslow, Kate Vernon. A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.

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