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5.8 / 10(98 votes)IMDbPG19741h 26m$4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Lords of Flatbush

“When was the last time someone gave you a hickey?”

Synopsis

Set in 1958, the coming of age story follows four lower middle-class Brooklyn teenagers known as The Lords of Flatbush. The Lords chase girls, steal cars, shoot pool, get into street fights, and hang out at a local malt shop.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-30

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 1, 1974

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 6, 1985

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (25x ROI)

Production Budget

$160K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

25x

+$3.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $160KWorldwide: $4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Martin Davidson, Stephen Verona
Screenplay & Story
Gayle Gleckler, Martin Davidson, Stephen Verona
Original Score
Joseph Brooks
Original Title
The Lords of Flatbush
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Budget
$160K
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Ebbets Field

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Martin Davidson, Stephen Verona

Screenplay & Story

Gayle Gleckler, Martin Davidson, Stephen Verona

Original Score & Music

Joseph Brooks

Director of Photography

Edward Lachman, Joseph Mangine

Film Editing

Muffie Meyer, Stan Siegel

Producers

Stephen Verona

Department Leadership Roster

Martin Davidson

Martin Davidson

Director

Stephen Verona

Stephen Verona

Director

Gayle Gleckler

Writer

Martin Davidson

Martin Davidson

Writer

Stephen Verona

Stephen Verona

Writer

Muffie Meyer

Muffie Meyer

Editor

Glenda Ganis

Costume Design

Stephen Verona

Stephen Verona

Producer

Joseph Brooks

Joseph Brooks

Original Music Composer

Edward Lachman

Edward Lachman

Director of Photography

Joseph Mangine

Director of Photography

Stan Siegel

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lords of Flatbush

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Lords of Flatbush about?

Set in 1958, the coming of age story follows four lower middle-class Brooklyn teenagers known as The Lords of Flatbush. The Lords chase girls, steal cars, shoot pool, get into street fights, and hang out at a local malt shop.

Who directed The Lords of Flatbush?

The Lords of Flatbush was directed by Martin Davidson, Stephen Verona.

Who stars in The Lords of Flatbush?

The principal cast of The Lords of Flatbush includes Perry King, Sylvester Stallone, Henry Winkler, Paul Mace, Susan Blakely.

When was The Lords of Flatbush released and how long is it?

The Lords of Flatbush was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Lords of Flatbush?

The Lords of Flatbush had a reported production budget of $160K and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for The Lords of Flatbush?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lords of Flatbush was composed by Joseph Brooks.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lords of Flatbush?

The Lords of Flatbush holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).