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Riot on 42nd St.
Tough ex-con Glenn Barnes gets paroled from prison after serving a sentence for manslaughter. Glenn plans to reopen his old nightclub the Garage on 42nd Street. Vicious rival nightclub owner Farrell threatens to take drastic measures if Glenn goes through with his plan. After all the employees get massacred by Farrell's flunkies on opening night, Glenn reverts back to his brutish criminal ways to exact a harsh revenge on Farrell and his men.
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Plot Summary
A tough, incorruptible detective is assigned to investigate a series of brutal murders that are plaguing the gritty streets of New York City's Times Square. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches higher than he ever imagined. He must race against time to bring the perpetrators to justice before the city descends further into chaos.
Critical Reception
Riot on 42nd St. received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, gratuitous violence, and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged its attempt at gritty urban realism, the consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or original crime drama.
What Reviewers Say
Often criticized for its formulaic narrative and reliance on violence.
Character development was frequently noted as weak and one-dimensional.
Some found the depiction of Times Square's seedier side to be its only noteworthy aspect, though even this was deemed superficial by many.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Times Square, New York City, capturing the notorious atmosphere of the area during the 1980s.
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