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Alphabet City

"At 19, they gave him the streets. Tonight, they're going to take them back."

1984

1h 25m

4.7(34 votes)

Crime

Drama

Action

Overview

A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters.

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Cast & Crew

23 members

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Vincent Spano

Johnny

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Michael Winslow

Lippy

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Kate Vernon

Angie

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Jami Gertz

Sophia

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Zohra Lampert

Mama

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Raymond Serra

Gino

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Daniel Jordano

Juani

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Tom Mardirosian

Benny

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Christina Marie Denihan

Beby Renee

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Tom Wright

Chauffeur

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Clifton Powell

Ramon

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Kenny Marino

Tony

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Bruno Damon

Mama's Friend

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Richard Bassett

Preppie

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John McCurry

Junkie / Guard #1

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George Kyle

Junkie / Guard #2

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Crew

Gary Tacon

Junkie / Guard #3

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Luther Rucker

Junkie / Guard #4

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Miguel Piñero

Dealer

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Barry Mitchell

Water Pistol Man

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Martine Malle

Karen

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Cintia Cruz

La Tropicana Girl #1

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Harry Madsen

Hitman #1

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