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1973 · 112 min · R

Mean Streets

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Drama, Crime

Mean Streets (1973) is a Drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty, guilt & shame, and faith / religion run throughout.

Cinematography
Kent L. Wakeford
Cast
Robert De NiroHarvey KeitelDavid ProvalAmy RobinsonRichard RomanusCesare DanovaVictor ArgoGeorge Memmoli

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Family & LoyaltyGuilt & ShameFaith / Religion
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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