Funny this topic came up today because I completely stumbled upon THE LORDS OF FLATBUSH in the $5 dvd bin at K-Mart yesterday. I love that movie.
Many authentic, gemlike touches in that film, PB. Most authentic touch was the use of creative threats ("You're gonna be just a memory, Chico!") instead of violence--hallmark of '50's "hard guys." The two girls were the real stars, though everyone else was good. But why did they use that dumb musical score when real doo-wop would have carried the day?
SC: I think Perry King starred in "The Wanderers," another little gem, and he was very good there, too.
