The Alpo Story
“The drug game wasn't personal, it was business.”
Synopsis
With his buddies AZ and Rich Porter, Alpo rose to become one of New York’s top drug kingpins in the 1980s. This documentary traces the life and career of the young man dubbed the unofficial “Mayor of Harlem.” Business smarts and hard work led to street fame and enormous fortune for the friends, but when flashy Porter neglected to pay money he owed to the more unassuming Alpo, the rift in their partnership led to betrayal, murder and prison.Eagerly anticipated story about the most popular guy in the most trend-setting part of the world…Harlem. As a young boy growing up in Harlem, Alpo and his friends (AZ & Rich Porter) took advantage of a power vacuum in the drug game after the head kingpins from the ’70s were either killed or incarcerated. Through business savvy (offering the lowest drug prices in town), hard work, and charismatic public relations Alpo became the unofficial “Mayor of Harlem”. Watch as ambition turns to greed, which leads to murder.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Troy Reed
- Original Title
- The Alpo Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Troy Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Troy Reed
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Alpo Story.
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What is The Alpo Story about?
With his buddies AZ and Rich Porter, Alpo rose to become one of New York’s top drug kingpins in the 1980s. This documentary traces the life and career of the young man dubbed the unofficial “Mayor of Harlem.” Business smarts and hard work led to street fame and enormous fortune for the friends, but when flashy Porter neglected to pay money he owed to the more unassuming Alpo, the rift in their partnership led to betrayal, murder and prison.Eagerly anticipated story about the most popular guy in the most trend-setting part of the world…Harlem. As a young boy growing up in Harlem, Alpo and his friends (AZ & Rich Porter) took advantage of a power vacuum in the drug game after the head kingpins from the ’70s were either killed or incarcerated. Through business savvy (offering the lowest drug prices in town), hard work, and charismatic public relations Alpo became the unofficial “Mayor of Harlem”. Watch as ambition turns to greed, which leads to murder.
Who directed The Alpo Story?
The Alpo Story was directed by Troy Reed.
Who stars in The Alpo Story?
The principal cast of The Alpo Story includes Not specified.
When was The Alpo Story released and how long is it?
The Alpo Story was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 55m.