Mean Streets

Larue 2021-12-08 08:01:44

Charlie (Harvey Keitel played by Harvey Keitel) and friends of Italian immigrants mingled in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York. They have no fixed occupations, and rely on serving the Mafia. Charlie's friend Jonny (Robert De Niro) owed money to the black market businessman Michael, but was unable to repay the debt and was collected all day long. Charlie and Jonny’s cousin Tereza truly love each other, but Tereza hopes that he can leave this unstable life and find a new life. Michael became irritated because he couldn't get money from Jonny. In order to help Jonny settle the matter, Michael promised that he would pay back the money as soon as possible. In the bar, when Michael discovered that Jonny was so poor that it was impossible to pay back the money, the two scuffled together. Jonnie, who was out of control, drew his gun and aimed at Michael, forcing him back. In order to avoid Michael's revenge, Charlie, Jonny, and Tereza decided to hide in the countryside. They were driving to the movie when a car came up from behind. It was Michael in the car. He drew his pistol and fired at the three people's car. The car was knocked over, and the injured three people climbed out of the car with difficulty. Facing the dark night, they cried hopelessly.

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  • Guiseppe 2022-04-20 09:01:41

    Robert De Niro was so young at this time. In addition, I think of Zhang Daming, who is idolized by Martin Scorsese in Buying and Shooting People. . This movie is a bit confusing, it's not easy to watch, and you don't watch it very carefully.

  • Adela 2022-03-27 09:01:06

    The turning point of Martin Scorsese, although the pattern is not big enough, and the Italian elements in New York are too subtle, but obviously the prototype of the future gangster film has emerged. Robert De Niro got Scorsese after this film. Striking appreciation, he took over from Harvey Keitel.

Mean Streets quotes

  • Martin Scorsese: You don't make up for your sins in church. You do it in the streets. You do it at home. The rest is bullshit and you know it.

  • Johnny Boy: I fuck you right where you breathe.