Brooklyn, U.S.A.
Brooklyn, U.S.A.

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Brooklyn, U.S.A.

1947
Movie
10 min
English

Brooklyn, U.S.A. is a 1947 English language short film directed by Arthur Cohen, starring Ted de Corsia. It was nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Short Subject, One-Reel. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Herbert J. BibermanGenres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A war hero returns home to find his old neighborhood rife with corruption and organized crime. He gets entangled in the mob's activities while trying to protect his family and uphold his principles. This noir drama explores the dark underbelly of post-war urban life and the difficult choices one must make to survive.

Critical Reception

Brooklyn, U.S.A. received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, often cited for its conventional plot and formulaic approach to the crime genre. While some critics noted its gritty atmosphere, many found its narrative predictable and its characters underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric noir setting and decent crime drama elements.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of original storytelling.

  • Performance by the lead actor was considered adequate but not outstanding.

Google audience: Audience reception information for "Brooklyn, U.S.A." is not readily available through Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by Herbert J. Biberman, who was later blacklisted by Hollywood during the McCarthy era for his alleged communist ties.

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This is all a perfectly adequate tourist board style feature that showcases the vibrant life of the citizens in New York’s borough of Brooklyn. It crams a wide variety of activities, architecture and industry into a ten minutes that at time...