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Classic

Excellent

Good

Fair

Tragic

FILM DETAILS

Certificate 18

Cast Robert De Niro Harvey Keitel Harvey Keitel Robert De Niro

Directors Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese

Screenwriters Martin Scorsese Mardik Martin

Running Time 110 minutes

Mean Streets (18)

Plot
Scorsese's breakout film follows the exploits of small time hood Charlie and his guilt-inspired caretaking of friend and local nutter Johnny Boy.

Verdict
Terrific. Top shelf talent at the top of their game, working immediately before they would change Hollywood.


Reviewer: Simon Braund

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