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Mean Streets

Mean Streets

Go to church on Sunday. Go to Hell on Monday.

19737.11h 51m

Overview

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

Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by Mardik Martin, Martin Scorsese
Produced by Jonathan T. Taplin
Box OfficeBudget: $500KRevenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

John 'Johnny Boy' Civello

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Charlie Cappa

David Proval

David Proval

Tony DeVienazo

Amy Robinson

Amy Robinson

Teresa Ronchelli

Richard Romanus

Richard Romanus

Michael Longo

Cesare Danova

Cesare Danova

Giovanni Cappa

Victor Argo

Victor Argo

Mario

George Memmoli

George Memmoli

Joey 'Clams' Scala

L

Lenny Scaletta

Jimmy

Jeannie Bell

Jeannie Bell

Diane

Themes & Keywords

secret loveitalian americangangsterprotection moneyepilepsyredemptionmoneylittle italycatholicismmanhattan, new york citygrand

About Mean Streets

Mean Streets is a drama, crime film released in 1973 exploring themes of secret love, italian american, gangster, protection money, epilepsy, redemption. Directed by Martin Scorsese, it stars Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval. A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.

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