In 1973, in New York’s Little Italy, Johnny Boy and Charlie—small-time crooks on the lookout for shady deals—rub shoulders with the mafiosi they envy. To make it to the top, there’s one absolute rule: respect the underworld’s code of honor. Charlie has a good chance, since he has an uncle in the Mafia. But things get complicated for Johnny, a reckless brawler drowning in debt. When he gets his hands on a gun and starts acting tough, things spiral out of control...
Keywords
- American Cinema
- Escape to the 70's
- Mafia & Cinema
- New York, New York
Actors
- Robert De Niro
- Harvey Keitel
- David Proval
- Amy Robinson
- Richard Romanus
Director
- Martin Scorsese
Drama, Timeless
1h 47min
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A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.
A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.
In 1973, in New York’s Little Italy, Johnny Boy and Charlie—small-time crooks on the lookout for shady deals—rub shoulders with the mafiosi they envy. To make it to the top, there’s one absolute rule: respect the underworld’s code of honor. Charlie has a good chance, since he has an uncle in the Mafia. But things get complicated for Johnny, a reckless brawler drowning in debt. When he gets his hands on a gun and starts acting tough, things spiral out of control...
Cast & Crew
Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Robert De Niro
Cast
Harvey Keitel
Cast
David Proval
Cast
Amy Robinson
Cast
Richard Romanus