Boardwalk (1979)
In this drama, David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for nearly all their married life. But the area is not what it used to be, and a gang leader named Strut has decided to make Coney Island his new turf. Strut begins shaking down the merchants in the area, demanding payment for "protection" and using violence to deal with anyone who gets in his way. David refuses to give Strut protection money for the restaurant he owns, and as a result his diner is soon firebombed, while many of his neighbors are attacked and his synagogue is desecrated.
Director: Stephen Verona
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: November 14, 1979
Cast
- Ruth Gordon - Becky Rosen
- Lee Strasberg - David Rosen
- Janet Leigh - Florence Cohen
- Joe Silver - Leo Rosen
- Eddie Barth - Eli Rosen
- Merwin Goldsmith - Charley
- Michael Ayr - Peter
- Forbesy Russell - Marilyn
- Chevi Colton - Vera Rosen
- Teri Keane - Betty Rosen
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Williams
Editing: Thom Noble
Production: Travellers Films, Stratford
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stephen Verona
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boardwalk about?
- In this drama, David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for nearly all their married life. But the area is not what it used to be, and a gang leader named Strut has decided to make Coney Island his new turf. Strut begins shaking down the merchants in the area, demanding payment for "protection" and using violence to deal with anyone who gets in his way. David refuses to give Strut protection money for the restaurant he owns, and as a result his diner is soon firebombed, while many of his neighbors are attacked and his synagogue is desecrated.
- Who directed Boardwalk?
- Boardwalk was directed by Stephen Verona.
- Who stars in Boardwalk?
- Boardwalk stars Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh, Joe Silver, Eddie Barth, Merwin Goldsmith.
- How long is Boardwalk?
- Boardwalk has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Boardwalk?
- Boardwalk is a Drama film.
- Where was Boardwalk produced?
- Boardwalk was produced in United States of America.