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The Narrows
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The Narrows

2008-09-08 · 107 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A 19 year old Brooklyn boy who is torn between two worlds when his photography portfolio wins him a partial scholarship to NYU. He must figure out how to balance his Italian neighborhood roots with the expansive, sophisticated world on the other side of the East River. Based on Tim McLoughlin's novel "Heart of the Old Country".

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Directors
François Velle
Production companies
Serenade Films, Mr. Nice, Olympus Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kevin ZegersKevin ZegersMike Manadoro
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioVinny Manadoro
Sophia BushSophia BushKathy Popovich
Eddie CahillEddie CahillNicky Shades
Titus WelliverTitus WelliverTony
Monica KeenaMonica KeenaGina Abruzzi
Roger ReesRoger ReesProfessor Reyerson
Tony CucciTony CucciBig Lou
Michael KellyMichael KellyDanny
Anthony FazioLittle Joey
Louis MustilloLouis MustilloFat Sal
Melina LizetteMelina LizetteLuz
Kate RogalKate RogalXander
Radu SpinghelRadu SpinghelEdward
Esau PritchettEsau PritchettTodd
Josh SegarraJosh SegarraWhite Gangsta
Jerome Preston BatesJerome Preston BatesChuckie
Jeff SkowronJeff SkowronFinancial Aid Advisor
Sal MistrettaMarco
Saul SteinSaul SteinPhil Zaccaro

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