1972·Action·1h 42m
7.1
★
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?
Directed by Barry Shear
blaxploitation cinema
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Cast
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
Norma Donaldson
Gloria Roberts
Gloria Hendry
Laurelene
Marlene Warfield
Mrs Jackson
Tim O'Connor
Lt. Hartnett
Robert Sacchi
Hood
Crew
Barry Shear
Director
Anthony Quinn
Executive Producer
Barry Shear
Executive Producer
Marion Dougherty
Casting
Bobby Womack
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Popular Reviews
48 reviews
Reddock
7.0★ · 03/31/26
66/100
A solid 70s Blaxploitation crime drama. This movie does a really good job showing each sides perspective. The soundtrack is killer and the performances are solid. I'm not in love with it as a whole but the second half is great and I dig the direction it goes to.
A solid 70s Blaxploitation crime drama. This movie does a really good job showing each sides perspective. The soundtrack is killer and the performances are solid. I'm not in love with it as a whole but the second half is great and I dig the direction it goes to.
66/100
A solid 70s Blaxploitation crime drama. This movie does a really good job showing each sides perspective. The soundtrack is killer and the performances are solid. I'm not in love with it as a whole but the second half is great and I dig the direction it goes to.
A solid 70s Blaxploitation crime drama. This movie does a really good job showing each sides perspective. The soundtrack is killer and the performances are solid. I'm not in love with it as a whole but the second half is great and I dig the direction it goes to.
Moose
6.0★ · 03/27/26
Pretty dark and sour old tale, but Anthony Quinn is great as the old racist detective. A real nuanced, modern performance for an old hand.
It's a struggle a bit in the first half to keep track of who's who, who did what, who belongs to which faction. But it all comes together for a more cohesive and enjoyable second half.
This is Bobby Womacks movie though. The score makes it. And 70s NY is a killer setting for any movie.
It's a struggle a bit in the first half to keep track of who's who, who did what, who belongs to which faction. But it all comes together for a more cohesive and enjoyable second half.
This is Bobby Womacks movie though. The score makes it. And 70s NY is a killer setting for any movie.
Pretty dark and sour old tale, but Anthony Quinn is great as the old racist detective. A real nuanced, modern performance for an old hand.
It's a struggle a bit in the first half to keep track of who's who, who did what, who belongs to which faction. But it all comes together for a more cohesive and enjoyable second half.
This is Bobby Womacks movie though. The score makes it. And 70s NY is a killer setting for any movie.
It's a struggle a bit in the first half to keep track of who's who, who did what, who belongs to which faction. But it all comes together for a more cohesive and enjoyable second half.
This is Bobby Womacks movie though. The score makes it. And 70s NY is a killer setting for any movie.
Mirriau
7.0★ · 03/25/26
A gritty and bleak heist film that delves into racial themes of the era. Quinn and Kotto make such an interesting (in a good way) cop pair.
What an end.
What an end.
A gritty and bleak heist film that delves into racial themes of the era. Quinn and Kotto make such an interesting (in a good way) cop pair.
What an end.
What an end.
hQ0105
8.0★ · 02/06/26
Bobby Womack’s amazing song of the same name has been a staple of my playlist for ages, so naturally I had to watch Across 110th Street. It turned out to be a really great action film.
The grim reality of the film quickly pulls you in. There’s no romanticization of either the robbers or the mobsters, just a blunt depiction of racial division that can literally be seen on a map. The film is visually rich and full of detail. My favorite touch was Nick’s beige coat, which, in my opinion, feels like the uniform of a pristine "businessman" hiding a ruthless sociopath underneath.
Despite having a large ensemble cast, the script gives everyone their moment to shine, and no one gets lost in the plot. Overall, a well rounded piece of cinema history.
The grim reality of the film quickly pulls you in. There’s no romanticization of either the robbers or the mobsters, just a blunt depiction of racial division that can literally be seen on a map. The film is visually rich and full of detail. My favorite touch was Nick’s beige coat, which, in my opinion, feels like the uniform of a pristine "businessman" hiding a ruthless sociopath underneath.
Despite having a large ensemble cast, the script gives everyone their moment to shine, and no one gets lost in the plot. Overall, a well rounded piece of cinema history.
Bobby Womack’s amazing song of the same name has been a staple of my playlist for ages, so naturally I had to watch Across 110th Street. It turned out to be a really great action film.
The grim reality of the film quickly pulls you in. There’s no romanticization of either the robbers or the mobsters, just a blunt depiction of racial division that can literally be seen on a map. The film is visually rich and full of detail. My favorite touch was Nick’s beige coat, which, in my opinion, feels like the uniform of a pristine "businessman" hiding a ruthless sociopath underneath.
Despite having a large ensemble cast, the script gives everyone their moment to shine, and no one gets lost in the plot. Overall, a well rounded piece of cinema history.
The grim reality of the film quickly pulls you in. There’s no romanticization of either the robbers or the mobsters, just a blunt depiction of racial division that can literally be seen on a map. The film is visually rich and full of detail. My favorite touch was Nick’s beige coat, which, in my opinion, feels like the uniform of a pristine "businessman" hiding a ruthless sociopath underneath.
Despite having a large ensemble cast, the script gives everyone their moment to shine, and no one gets lost in the plot. Overall, a well rounded piece of cinema history.
Garon Cockrell
8.0★ · 01/03/26
First Month First Watch!
Diving into Shout Select’s Blaxsploitation Classics Vol. 1 set! Stoked to watch these flicks and this one was a great way to kick off a genre dive!
Terrific film with some great performances and a shock end I wasn’t expecting.
4K Disc
.(Name That Shot #77)
Diving into Shout Select’s Blaxsploitation Classics Vol. 1 set! Stoked to watch these flicks and this one was a great way to kick off a genre dive!
Terrific film with some great performances and a shock end I wasn’t expecting.
4K Disc
.(Name That Shot #77)
First Month First Watch!
Diving into Shout Select’s Blaxsploitation Classics Vol. 1 set! Stoked to watch these flicks and this one was a great way to kick off a genre dive!
Terrific film with some great performances and a shock end I wasn’t expecting.
4K Disc
.(Name That Shot #77)
Diving into Shout Select’s Blaxsploitation Classics Vol. 1 set! Stoked to watch these flicks and this one was a great way to kick off a genre dive!
Terrific film with some great performances and a shock end I wasn’t expecting.
4K Disc
.(Name That Shot #77)