The Cool World
A fifteen-year-old boy wants to buy a gun from an adult racketeer named Priest, in order to become president of the gang to which he belongs, and to return them to active "bopping" (gang fighting) which has declined in Harlem.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | Shirley Clarke |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.4/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative at the intersection of documentary filmmaking and drama, relying on real locations and non-professional actors. It explores the mechanics of identity formation within an environment of despair, where violence becomes both currency and a sole path to self-assertion.
What lingers after viewing is a ruthless and authentic portrait of a world stripped of romance. The film leaves a residue of oppressive truth about choices that were never truly there. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Shirley Clarke
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Watch alone late at night to absorb the raw texture of the streets.
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