Alphabet City (1984)

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This stylishly photographed drama is set in the Lower East Side area known as "Alphabet City." There 19-year-oldJohnny has become a drug lord in charge of the neighborhood gangs and pushers. Unfortunately, he too has a boss and when he asks Johnny to burn down the tenement building that houses his… More This stylishly photographed drama is set in the Lower East Side area known as "Alphabet City." There 19-year-oldJohnny has become a drug lord in charge of the neighborhood gangs and pushers. Unfortunately, he too has a boss and when he asks Johnny to burn down the tenement building that houses his mother and sister, the boy refuses and decides to go straight for the sake of his wife and child. This doesn't set well with his boss who sends gangsters out to kill him. Of course, the gangsters have to catch Johnny first. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By: Amos Poe
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: May 4, 1984 Wide
On DVD: Dec 3, 2002

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A mostly bad drama about a city of drugs and corruption, and the dealer who wants out. It's a predictable story, it has a couple of high points at least, but overall it's not very good.

Cast

            Vincent Spano as Johnny

            Michael Winslow as Lippy

            Jami Gertz as Sophia

            Ray Serra as Gino

            Daniel Jordano as Juani

            Kenny Marino as Tony

            George Kyle as Junkie/Guard No. 2

            Zohra Lampert as Mama

            Tom Mardirosian as Benny

            John McCurry as Junkie/Guard No. 1

            Barry Mitchell as Water Pistol Man

            Miguel Pinero as Dealer

            Clifton Powell as Ramon

            Gary Tacon as Junkie/Guard No. 3

            Kate Vernon as Angie

            Billy Anagnos as Stunt Person

            Jery Hewitt as Stunt Person

            Harry Madsen as Hitman No. 1

            Alex Stevens as Hitman No. 2

            Webster Whinery as Stunt Person

            Tom Wright as Cahuffeur

            Lisa Loving as Stunt Person

            Martine Malle as Karen

            Luther Rucker as Junkie/Guard No. 4

            Bruno Damon as Mamma's Friend

            Raymond Serra
            
            Cintia Cruz
            
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Alphabet City (1984)

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