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Down Three Dark Streets
Movie

Down Three Dark Streets(1954)

6.6
85Minutes

In Down Three Dark Streets, a federal agent is tasked with investigating a series of crimes in New York City. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of deception and violence that leads him to the heart of a dangerous criminal organization. With the help of a newspaper reporter and an informant, he must navigate the treacherous streets and overcome numerous obstacles in order to bring the culprits to justice.

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Protect and Surf
Movie

Protect and Surf(1989)

5.4

A group of young police officers make up for the harsh realities of working on mean streets by sharing a dream house at the beach in California.

Mug Town
Movie

Mug Town(1942)

6.4
59Minutes

Steve Bell, Tommy, Pig, Ape, and String are run of town. Steve, while hopping a freight card and trying to avoid the brakeman, is killed. The boys meet Steve's mother, Alice Bell and Tommy is given a job in the storage garage which she owns jointly with Mack Steward. Steve's brother Don Bell is working with some gangsters by tipping them off on valuable merchandise that can be hijacked. Pig, Ape and String overhear Don's plans to use Tommy as the fall guy in the next hijacking.

Kick In
Movie

Kick In(1931)

7.3
74Minutes

Chick Hewes is released from prison and finds work as an accountant. Two years later, Chick's crooked friend, Benny LaMarr, to whom he is indebted for past kindnesses, steals a diamond necklace from the home safe of the district attorney. When the district attorney threatens to accuse the police of inefficiency in crime fighting, Garvey, who is campaigning for the office of police commissioner, promises to catch the thief in twenty-four hours.

Night Courier
Movie

Night Courier(2023)

7.4
112Minutes

In the diverse and changing city of Riyadh, Fahad Algadaani, a mentally fragile man, must navigate underground subcultures and societal classes while working as a delivery app driver to save his father. MANDOOB is a gripping tale of desperation, pressure, and the search for solutions in a fast-moving world.

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The River Niger
Movie

The River Niger(1976)

6
R
105Minutes

An intimate look at life in the ghetto: Johnny Williams is a house painter who moonlights as a poet, struggling to financially and emotionally support his cancer-ridden wife Mattie. But times are tough and the poverty-troubled streets are even tougher, and it takes every ounce of Johnny's love and courage for the couple to make it through their strife, finding redemption in the River Niger.

Angels Over Broadway
Movie

Angels Over Broadway(1940)

6.5
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79Minutes

In Angels Over Broadway, a playwright and a con man scheme to save a good-bad girl from her crooked business partner. The story takes place in a greasy spoon cafe and explores themes of infidelity, remorse, and deception. As the plot unfolds, the characters find themselves in a series of mean streets, pawn shops, and skid row hotels, facing violence and comeuppance. With the help of a fake angel, they navigate through the night club scene, encountering night people and a night court judge. The film features a captivating song and a racetrack tout. Ultimately, the characters learn that in Broadway, nothing is as it seems.

Madame Satã
Movie

Madame Satã(2002)

7
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105Minutes
Angels with Dirty Faces
Movie

Angels with Dirty Faces(1938)

7.9
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97Minutes

Angels with Dirty Faces is a crime drama film noir set in the urban streets of New York City. The story revolves around a tough Irish-American gangster who is sentenced to death and finds himself facing his own mortality. As he awaits his execution, he rekindles his friendship with a childhood friend who has become a Catholic priest. The film delves into themes of redemption, loyalty, and the consequences of a life of crime. It features intense gunfights, a showdown between the protagonist and a rival gang, and a tearful final goodbye on death row.

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Bowery Blitzkrieg
Movie

Bowery Blitzkrieg(1941)

6
62Minutes

Bowery Blitzkrieg follows a group of young boys known as the East Side Kids as they navigate the mean streets of the Bowery, getting involved in boxing, gangsters, and various misadventures. When one of the kids gets framed for a crime he didn't commit, it's up to the gang to clear his name and bring the real culprits to justice.

mean streets

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV series that explore the gritty and intense world of mean streets. From crime dramas to character-driven narratives, these gripping stories will immerse you into the dark underbelly of urban life. Explore the chaotic and turbulent lives of protagonists fighting their way through the mean streets, facing danger, betrayal, and unexpected twists at every corner. Whether you crave intense action or profound character studies, SimilarWatch has got you covered.

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