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Emperor of the Bronx

1990Movie1 h 44 min

Crime
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A tense, violent crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · pure escapism

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

He tried to run from the evil... But he couldn't hide from it.

George and Tony are two good fellas from the mean streets of New York. All they want is to make it to their 21st birthdays, but in their world of prostitutes, junkies and gangs, one wrong move can be their last!

Feels like

  • Urban Coming-of-Age
  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Street Life in the Bronx
  • Friendship and Survival
  • Social Commentary
  • Bleak Realism
  • Gang Violence
  • Inner City Struggles
  • Psychological Tension

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Merhi
Written by
Joseph Merhi, Sean Dash
Produced by
Joseph Merhi, Richard Pepin
Music by
John Gonzalez

Everyone

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Facts

June 1, 1990 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
June 1, 1990
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries