On the Bowery
Synopsis
A mix of documentary and scripted footage on the Bowery, New York City's skid row. Against a backdrop of men (and a few women) drinking in bars, talking and arguing, and sleeping on sidewalks, we have the story of Ray.
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On the Bowery (1957)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lionel Rogosin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Sufrin, Richard Bagley, Lionel Rogosin
- Original Score
- Charles Mills
- Original Title
- On the Bowery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Rogosin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lionel Rogosin
Mark Sufrin, Richard Bagley, Lionel Rogosin
Charles Mills
Richard Bagley
Carl Lerner
Lionel Rogosin, Richard Bagley, Mark Sufrin
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Rogosin
Director
Lionel Rogosin
Producer
Richard Bagley
Producer
Richard Bagley
Director of Photography
Carl Lerner
Editor
Mark Sufrin
Producer
Charles Mills
Original Music Composer
Mark Sufrin
Writer
Richard Bagley
Writer
Lionel Rogosin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Bowery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Bowery about?
A mix of documentary and scripted footage on the Bowery, New York City's skid row. Against a backdrop of men (and a few women) drinking in bars, talking and arguing, and sleeping on sidewalks, we have the story of Ray.
Who directed On the Bowery?
On the Bowery was directed by Lionel Rogosin.
Who stars in On the Bowery?
The principal cast of On the Bowery includes Ray Salyer, Gorman Hendricks, Frank Matthews, George L. Bolton.
When was On the Bowery released and how long is it?
On the Bowery was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Bowery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Bowery was composed by Charles Mills.