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Go to church on Sunday. Go to Hell on Monday. - Mean Streets
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Title: Mean Streets

Release Date: 14 Oct 1973

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Drama, Crime

Director: Scorsese Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Companies: Scorsese Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview: A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.

Additional Information

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.072 (2100 votes)

Cast

  • Charlie Cappa: Harvey Keitel
  • John 'Johnny Boy' Civello: Robert De Niro
  • Tony DeVienazo: David Proval
  • Michael Longo: Richard Romanus
  • Teresa Ronchelli: Amy Robinson
  • Giovanni Cappa: Cesare Danova
  • Mario: Victor Argo
  • Joey 'Clams' Scala: George Memmoli
  • Jimmy: Lenny Scaletta
  • Diane: Jeannie Bell
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