The Education of Sonny Carson (1974)

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The Education of Sonny Carson (1974)

Unread post by purplecityhello » December 26th, 2005, 5:21 pm

one of the best gang movies from the 70s
focuses on two rival gang in flatbush NY
check it out if u find chance

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Unread post by bayarearep » December 26th, 2005, 5:53 pm

that's my shit...

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Unread post by Tuco » December 27th, 2005, 5:56 am

It's a good film although Michael Campus' direction is kind of messy. He did a much better work on The Mack and Z.P.G.

But the part in The Education of Sonny Carson, where Rony Clanton is being tortured by the cop played by Don Gordon is one of the most toughest scene I've ever saw.

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Unread post by Cold Bear » December 27th, 2005, 8:22 am

Oh I'm definitely gonna check for this flick...

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