Boardwalk
Originally released in 1979. Boardwalk is a drama film. directed by Stephen Verona.
Starring Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, and Janet Leigh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Travellers Films
- Stratford
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 Str...
Who directed Boardwalk?
Boardwalk was directed by Stephen Verona.
How long is Boardwalk?
Boardwalk has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Boardwalk released?
Boardwalk was released on November 14, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boardwalk?
The main cast of Boardwalk includes Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh, Joe Silver, Eddie Barth.