Mean Streets (1973): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mean Streets is a 1973 drama thriller directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Amy Robinson. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $61,676 worldwide. Critics gave it 96 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Original language
-
German - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mean Streets About?
The premise of Mean Streets without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man named Charlie struggles to gain respect within the dangerous world of New York's Little Italy. His ambition is complicated by his relationship with a volatile woman and his association with Johnny Boy, a reckless gambler spiraling toward ruin. Navigating the treacherous landscape of organized crime, Charlie must balance loyalty, love, and the pursuit of power in a community rife with conflict and uncertainty.
Mean Streets Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- italian american
- epilepsy
- bar
- new york city
- friendship
- strip club
- street gang
- stripper
- female frontal nudity
- exotic dancer
- national film registry
- g string
+38 more Show fewer
- guilt
- dating
- manhattan new york city
- faith
- catholic
- bomb
- religion
- little italy
- cemetery
- bar fight
- confession
- drunkenness
- brawl
- party
- murder
- mafia
- organized crime
- neo noir
- racial slur
- pistol
- pier
- tomb
- pasties
- gangster crime
- car accident
- billiards
- fire hydrant
- matchstick
- beach
- restroom
- lion
- neon
- ford the car
- director cameo appearance
- dancing in the street
- cigarette smoking
- friend
- dancing
Mean Streets Cast
Robert De Niro leads the cast, with Harvey Keitel and Amy Robinson. Directed by Martin Scorsese; 10 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Martin Scorsese
Also Starring in Mean Streets
· 6 moreMore from Martin Scorsese
More films directed by Martin Scorsese, best-rated first: Goodfellas, The Irishman, Raging Bull and Taxi Driver.
Mean Streets Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mean Streets 96 on Metacritic.
-
Metacritic 96 Metascore
User score 7.5
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 40% User score
See on TMDB
Mean Streets Plot Summary
What happens in Mean Streets from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant streets of Little Italy in New York City, Charlie Cappa (portrayed by Robert De Niro) is burdened by the weight of responsibility towards his reckless friend John “Johnny Boy” Civello (played by Harvey Keitel), a small-time gambler who is deeply entrenched in debt to various loan sharks and refuses to seek lawful employment. This emotional strife is compounded by his forbidden romance with Johnny’s cousin, Teresa (Amy Robinson), who faces societal rejection due to her epilepsy, particularly from Charlie’s influential Uncle Giovanni (Cesare Danova), a feared figure in the mafia world. Giovanni urges Charlie to distance himself from Johnny, reminding him that > “honorable men associate with honorable men.”
Full summary
The whole story of Mean Streets, scene by scene
Mean Streets Box Office
Mean Streets grossed $61,676 worldwide. $32,645 came from the US and Canada and $26,389 (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$61.7K
- US & Canada
- $32.6K
- International
- $26.4K
How Well Do You Know Mean Streets?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the main setting of 'Mean Streets'?
Cars in Mean Streets
39 cars on screen, including the 1972 Imperial LeBaron and the 1972 Dodge Coronet.
-
1972 Imperial LeBaron Main role -
1972 Dodge Coronet Important role -
1973 Ford LTD Important role -
1963 Cadillac Minor role
Mean Streets Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Ulice nędzy” and “Hexenkessel”.
- Also known as
-
- Ulice nędzy
- Hexenkessel
- Mizerné ulice
- 비열한 거리
- Pis Küçələr
- Arka Sokaklar
- Mean Streets - Domenica in chiesa, lunedì all'inferno
- Os Cavaleiros do Asfalto
- Злые улицы
- Malas calles
- 穷街陋巷
- Gaden uden nåde
+16 more Show fewer
- Špinavé ulice
- Aljas utcák
- רחובות זועמים
- Caminhos Perigosos
- ミーン・ストリート
- Жестоки улици
- Bjaurios gatvės
- Calles Peligrosas
- Sudenpesä
- Crimele din Mica Italie
- Κακόφημοι Δρόμοι
- Злі вулиці
- Dödspolarna
- มาเฟียดงระห่ำ
- 殘酷大街
- Phố Phường Tồi Tàn
Seen Mean Streets?
Movies Like Mean Streets
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Streets of New York, Street People and Crime in the Streets.
Mean Streets FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Mean Streets, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mean Streets?
Mean Streets runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Mean Streets released?
Mean Streets was released on October 14, 1973.
Who directed Mean Streets?
Mean Streets was directed by Martin Scorsese.
More films by Martin Scorsese Who is in the cast of Mean Streets?
Mean Streets stars Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Amy Robinson, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Mean Streets make at the box office?
Mean Streets grossed $61,676 worldwide ($32,645 domestic, $26,389 international).
How is Mean Streets rated?
Mean Streets has 96 on Metacritic and 40% on TMDB.
Does Mean Streets have a post-credit scene?
No. Mean Streets has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mean Streets in?
The original language of Mean Streets is German.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
