Featuring the first of many collaborations with Robert De Niro and thought to be Scorsese’s breakthrough film, Mean Streets is set in New York City's Little Italy, where a devoutly Catholic mobster must reconcile his desire for power, his feelings for his epileptic girlfriend, and his devotion to his troublesome friend.
What is Flashback?
Flashback celebrates the films every movie lover should experience, from early cinema gems to modern classics. Each month we spotlight a core classic, exploring the rich and diverse history of film.
