The Lords of Flatbush

The Lords of Flatbush

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197486 min5.8 / 10

A lighthearted, nostalgic snapshot of 1950s Brooklyn teenage life, balancing youthful mischief and romance with genuine camaraderie among friends.

Set in 1958, the coming of age story follows four lower middle-class Brooklyn teenagers known as The Lords of Flatbush. The Lords chase girls, steal cars, shoot pool, get into street fights, and hang out at a local malt shop.

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