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Across 110th Street
Action · Crime · Drama · 1972
In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?
Movie details
Across 110th Street
“If you steal $300,000 from the mob, It's not robbery. It's suicide.”
1972 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 42m
Critical arithmetic
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
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“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
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The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Barry Shear
Written by
Luther Davis
Anthony Quinn
Capt. Frank Mattelli
Yaphet Kotto
Lt. William Pope
Anthony Franciosa
Nick D'Salvio
Paul Benjamin
Jim Harris
Richard Ward
Doc Johnson
Antonio Fargas
Henry J. Jackson
Gilbert Lewis
Shevvy
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“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.