Mean Streets behind the scenes

2021-12-08 08:01
Although many people think that the film is a classic in New York movies, in fact, only a few shots of the film were shot in New York. Most of the scenes, including the billiard section in the film, were shot in Los Angeles. of.
In addition to playing Jimmy Schotts, Martin Scorsese has also appeared twice in the film. The first time was at the beginning of the movie, he played a portrait of a person; the second time, he narrated "Father I'm not worthy of your flesh" as a voice-over.
Catherine Scorsese starred in the film as a woman who helped Teresa when she had a seizure.
After finishing the shooting of "Cold-Blooded Thunderbolt", both John Casavites and John Milius suggested that Martin Scorsese should create a more "private" work next, which prompted Scorsese to complete The script for the film was created and quickly put into filming.
The film is the first collaboration between director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro.
The extensive use of handheld cameras in the film is actually a measure taken to avoid over-expenditure of the originally meagre budget, so that there is no need to lay a lot of tracks in all the tracking shots.
In order to convey Harvey Kettler's feeling of being drunk more vividly, the director strapped a camera to him. When he shakes, the lens will create a hazy and drunk impression.
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  • Herminia 2022-03-26 09:01:05

    In a very realistic and sophisticated way, it depicts the cruel years of a street youth of Italian origin. The smooth movement of the camera, the neat editing and the precise set, the lighting and color of the picture are all excellent. Harvey's performance is solid, but De Niro's performance is more stunning.

  • Guillermo 2022-04-20 09:01:41

    It has many characteristics typical of independent films, such as the long dialogue at the beginning of the middle scene, etc., and it is also a tried-and-true technique, providing a means of reflection to make the story feasible, rather than relying on a temporary blindfold. But to me, what is even more valuable is that Martin Scorsese can grow into a unique business leader, and it looks like a complete existence.

Mean Streets quotes

  • Johnny Boy: Hey, why don't you lower the jukebox, I can't hear nothin'.

    Joey 'Clams' Scala: Hey, the girls like the music loud.

    Johnny Boy: Girls. You call those skanks girls?

    Joey 'Clams' Scala: [to Charlie] Hey, what's a matter with this kid, huh?

    Johnny Boy: Hey, there ain't nothin' wrong with me my friend, I'm feelin' fine.

    Charlie: Keep your mouth shut.

    Johnny Boy: You tell me that in front of this asshole?

    Joey 'Clams' Scala: Alright, alright, we're not gonna pay. We're not paying.

    Jimmy: But why? Joey, we just said we were gonna have a drink.

    Joey 'Clams' Scala: [Joey interupts] We're not payin', because this guy, this guy's a fuckin' mook.

    Jimmy: But I didn't say nothin'.

    Joey 'Clams' Scala: And we don't pay mooks.

    Jimmy: Mook? I'm a mook?

    Joey 'Clams' Scala: Yeah

    Jimmy: What's a mook?

    Johnny Boy: A mook, what's a mook?

    Tony DeVienazo: I don't know...

    Johnny Boy: What's a mook?

    Jimmy: You can't call me a mook!

    Joey 'Clams' Scala: I can't?

    Jimmy: No...

    Joey 'Clams' Scala: [pause] I'll give you mook!

    [punches Jimmy in the face]

  • Oscar: Look Charlie, you're a good boy. Will you just tell your uncle that I have nothing. There is nothing to give him. No envelopes with cash inside, no checks, nothing.

    Charlie: That bad, huh?

    Oscar: I can't make this week's payment and if this keeps up not next week's either.

    Charlie: Not next week's either... listen... you tell that to Giovanni, not me.

    Oscar: Listen, I should wrap up this place in a ribbon and hand it to him, you know that. I don't need this aggravation. I'm getting old.

    Charlie: He'd rather have the loan payed, you know that.

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