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The partnership between Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese has resulted in some of the most highly acclaimed films in Hollywood history, earning them both widespread critical acclaim. But do you know which movie marked the beginning of a groundbreaking collaboration that ultimately led to their success in the entertainment industry?
Well, it was none other than the 1973 crime dramaMean Streetsthat has been deemed as culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant to this date. De Niro’s portrayal of Johnny Boy Civello earned him high praise and accolades. However, all this might not have been possible, and this movie would have looked significantly different if De Niro had made a different decision.
Robert De Niro was offered many roles in Mean Streets
Robert De Nirorecently gracedThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonto celebrate 23 years of the Tribeca Festival that he founded along with Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in 2001. During the conversation, the host revealed thatMean Streetswill soon complete 50 years in October.
Upon this, the two-timeOscarwinner recalled the time when he met with Martin Scorsese during a Christmas dinner which led him to star in the film.De Niroalso disclosed that he was not only offered the role of Johnny Boy but there were more to choose from.
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Fortunately, he went for this character which made the film legendary and earned him awards including the National Society of Film Critics and the New York Film Critics Circle awards for Best Supporting Actor. If the actor had made a flawed decision and chosen a different role, the movie would not have been the same.
Everything you need to know about Mean Streets
Directed by Martin Scorsese,Mean Streetstells the story of Charlie Cappa, a young Italian-American resident in the Little Italy neighborhood of New York City. Charlie grapples with the burden of looking out for his irresponsible friend John “Johnny Boy” Civello, a compulsive gambler who avoids work and finds himself indebted to numerous loan sharks.
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So Charlie remains torn between two worlds: the life of the streets, where he tries to keep his friend Johnny Boy out of trouble, and the life his uncle can offer him. He is deeply religious and models himself after St. Francis of Assisi, testing his faith and seeking repentance for his sins on the streets. This testing of his faith takes the form of his interactions with Johnny Boy embodied by Robert De Niro and his sister Teresa played by Amy Robinson.
Mean Streetsis available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Shikha Arya
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Shikha Arya is a skilled content writer and entertainment journalist armed with a Master’s degree in English Literature. With over two years of experience, she specializes in thought-provoking pieces about pop culture icons, particularly drawn to cult classics such as “Stranger Things” and period dramas like “Downtown Abbey.” Ever abreast of industry trends, Shikha’s writing captures the pulse of what’s hot in entertainment. When not crafting compelling narratives, she finds solace in the tranquility of books and streaming shows, using these outlets to unwind after a day of creativity.
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