Paradise Alley (1978)
The Carboni Boys. They haul ice, lay out stiffs and dance with monkeys.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Lee Canalito, Armand Assante
Directed by Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone is fighting the odds again, this time in the wrestling ring. As Cosmo Carboni, he and his two brothers dream of getting out of Hell's Kitchen (circa 1946) and into the big time. The exit signs point to Paradise Alley, a sleazy private club where the floorshow consists of raucous wrestling matches with big purses. Stallone not only starred in and wrote this action-packed film, he also made his directorial debut in this tale of three guys who could take anything Hell's Kitchen could dish out.
Runtime: 107 min.
Rating: 5.5
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Action,Drama
Keywords: dancing,sibling relationship,prostitute,italian american,ice,hustler,ghetto,sports,irish mob,monkey,bum,ice cream,racial slur,arm wrestling,gentle giant,ice block,family feud,street life,cripple,iceman
Cast
Cosmo Carboni
Victor Carboni
Lenny Carboni
Big Glory
Annie
Frankie the Thumper
Mumbles
Bunchie
Burp
Susan Chow
Doorman
Paradise Bartender
Paradise Alley Hooker
Bar Room Hooker #1
Rat
Vonny (as Pamela Miller)
Skinny the Hand
Legs
Stitch
Vonny
Fat Lady