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Deuces Wild

2002 · 96 min

A gritty, brooding street-gang drama that feels like a tragic opera of loyalty and loss, with bursts of brutal violence.

Directed by
Scott Kalvert
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Tagline
Before gangs had guns...they fought with guts.
Overview
In 1950s New York City, a bad and bloody gang war is about to erupt on the dysfunctional streets of Brooklyn between the Deuces and the vicious Vipers.

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Directed by
Scott Kalvert
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • family
  • violence
  • loyalty
  • grief
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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