Across 110th Street
Seen it?1972 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Coffy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Shear
- Anthony QuinnCapt. Frank Mattelli
- Yaphet KottoLt. William Pope
- Anthony FranciosaNick D'Salvio
- Paul BenjaminJim Harris
- Richard WardDoc Johnson
- Antonio FargasHenry J. Jackson
- Gilbert LewisShevvy
- Norma DonaldsonGloria Roberts
- Gloria HendryLaurelene
- Marlene WarfieldMrs Jackson