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1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:29 pm
by Riff
Just wondered if anybody had seen the film '80 Blocks From Tiffanys'?
It is a documentary from the 1970's about gang life in the South Bronx, NYC.
It was made around the same time as 'The Warriors' 78/79 and is a realistic look at gangs of that time in NYC, Savage Nomads, Savage Skulls etc you can see some of them wear the jackets with logo's on, similar to what the Warrior's jackets were based on.
It's a really interesting film and gives good insight into what life was like in the South Bronx, worth watching, don't watch it expecting to see a film as exciting as the Warriors though, this is a documentary not an action flick.
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:27 pm
by The Swan
Well, if you like this thread, go to:
http://warriorsmovie.co.uk/forum/index. ... on=search2
Oh, I forgot, put in the "Search Section"... "The Homicides"... and read... read... read!!! 8)
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:49 pm
by Riff
Wow, lots of threads to read, I'll check them out.
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:35 pm
by cleonwarriors777
thanks "riff" im gonna go find it i really wanna see it since it has the savage skulls in it but do you know if it has the " hells Angels" in it
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:04 am
by canyoucount
Was hoping to buy a copy of that doc. Best price I could find was around $80 (YECCCHHH!!)
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:17 am
by GramercyRiff99
I've heard of this before. I'd really like to watch it, but alas, I can't find it anywhere on the internet and physical copies are both rare and expensive.
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:02 am
by Riff
Well people I have a good quality rip of the film on DVD, I can knock up a few copies and send them out. I don't mind doing 4 or 5 copies but no more than that, so as you were the first guys to show interest then let me know if you want one, feel free to pass the movie on to those interested.
Like I say, please don't expect anything as exciting as 'The Warriors', it's just a documentary not an action flick, but if your interested in gang culture and the Bronx/NYC then it is a really interesting movie that show's what life in a gang back then was like. In fact some of it is quite surprising.
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:57 pm
by Riff
Here is a link to some info on the movie...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314014/
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:47 pm
by HIGH HAT
Think the filmaker Gary Weis was the guy behind the film shorts that were on "Saurday Night Live"
short films from the mid-70s..
Riff..id really be intersted in a copie..
i could trade you a short loctions documentary i made a few years back 'Warriors Now and Then'
where i visted some of the locations in 2006..and the Coney Island sceening by Netflix Roadshow.
Also footage i took at Secaucus NJ 'Chiller Theater' with Micheal Beck and Debra Van Volkenberg..good stuff
might have "Warriors now and then" on 'Youtube' soon
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:50 pm
by Riff
High Hat,
That sounds great, yeah deffo let's do a trade I would be interested in seeing the stuff you mentioned.
Send me a message with your postal details and I'll do the same.
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:56 pm
by The Swan
Riff wrote:
Well people I have a good quality rip of the film on DVD, I can knock up a few copies and send them out. I don't mind doing 4 or 5 copies but no more than that, so as you were the first guys to show interest then let me know if you want one, feel free to pass the movie on to those interested.
Like I say, please don't expect anything as exciting as 'The Warriors', it's just a documentary not an action flick, but if your interested in gang culture and the Bronx/NYC then it is a really interesting movie that show's what life in a gang back then was like. In fact some of it is quite surprising.
Riff, guys, yesterday I forgot to tell you what I think about The Movie. Well, you have somehow and anyway to watch it!!!
I did... and... believe me... you have to watch it.
Riff, did you then check those Topics? Have you ever seen that Documentary about The Sex Boys and The Homicides? That One Filmed by a German Director?
Anyway guys... HERE IT IS...
80 Blocks from Tiffany's
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:05 am
by canyoucount
Riff wrote:
Well people I have a good quality rip of the film on DVD, I can knock up a few copies and send them out. I don't mind doing 4 or 5 copies but no more than that, so as you were the first guys to show interest then let me know if you want one, feel free to pass the movie on to those interested.
Like I say, please don't expect anything as exciting as 'The Warriors', it's just a documentary not an action flick, but if your interested in gang culture and the Bronx/NYC then it is a really interesting movie that show's what life in a gang back then was like. In fact some of it is quite surprising.
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:11 am
by canyoucount
Riff wrote:
Well people I have a good quality rip of the film on DVD, I can knock up a few copies and send them out. I don't mind doing 4 or 5 copies but no more than that, so as you were the first guys to show interest then let me know if you want one, feel free to pass the movie on to those interested.
Like I say, please don't expect anything as exciting as 'The Warriors', it's just a documentary not an action flick, but if your interested in gang culture and the Bronx/NYC then it is a really interesting movie that show's what life in a gang back then was like. In fact some of it is quite surprising.
Sure thing, Riff, I'll take a copy. I could give you my email address, so I can send you my mailing address. Should I do that?
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:37 am
by GramercyRiff99
The Swan, you are amazing. I had no idea this was up on youtube, but the last time I checked was quite a while back. Thanks for the link.
Re: 1970's NYC Gang Documentary - 80 Blocks From Tiffanys
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:53 pm
by Riff
canyoucount wrote:
Riff wrote:
Well people I have a good quality rip of the film on DVD, I can knock up a few copies and send them out. I don't mind doing 4 or 5 copies but no more than that, so as you were the first guys to show interest then let me know if you want one, feel free to pass the movie on to those interested.
Like I say, please don't expect anything as exciting as 'The Warriors', it's just a documentary not an action flick, but if your interested in gang culture and the Bronx/NYC then it is a really interesting movie that show's what life in a gang back then was like. In fact some of it is quite surprising.
Sure thing, Riff, I'll take a copy. I could give you my email address, so I can send you my mailing address. Should I do that?
Yeah man, just send me a message on the board with your postal address and I'll send a copy off to you.