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Across 110th Street

Across 110th Street

If you steal $300,000 from the mob, It's not robbery. It's suicide.

19726.81h 42m

Overview

In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?

Directed by Barry Shear
Written by Luther Davis, Wally Ferris
Produced by Ralph B. Serpe, Fouad Said
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Top Cast

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Capt. Frank Mattelli

Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto

Lt. William Pope

Anthony Franciosa

Anthony Franciosa

Nick D'Salvio

Paul Benjamin

Paul Benjamin

Jim Harris

Richard Ward

Richard Ward

Doc Johnson

Antonio Fargas

Antonio Fargas

Henry J. Jackson

Gilbert Lewis

Gilbert Lewis

Shevvy

Norma Donaldson

Norma Donaldson

Gloria Roberts

Gloria Hendry

Gloria Hendry

Laurelene

Marlene Warfield

Marlene Warfield

Mrs Jackson

Themes & Keywords

blaxploitation cinema

About Across 110th Street

Across 110th Street is a action, crime, drama, thriller film released in 1972 exploring themes of blaxploitation cinema. Directed by Barry Shear, it stars Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa. In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?

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