Alphabet City (1984)

Alphabet City is a neo-noir crime drama set in the lower east side of Manhattan, New York. The story follows a teenage boy as he navigates through the dangerous world of drug dealers and mobsters in an attempt to protect his sister, who works as a prostitute. The protagonist finds himself in a pursuit with the Italian-American mobster while trying to flee the city. Along the way, he encounters various characters including a bar owner, a drug addict, and a comic sidekick. Based on a novel, Alphabet City depicts the struggles and stereotypes of life in this gritty part of New York.