Movie

Alphabet City

1984 · 85 min

A grimy, neon-lit night ride through the streets, tense and propulsive, with a low-budget grit that makes the desperation feel real.

Tagline: At 19, they gave him the streets. Tonight, they're going to take them back.
Overview: A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, betrayal, family, survival
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
betrayal
family
survival
loyalty
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild