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DRAMA . 1979 . 1h 38m . 6.2/10

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In this drama, David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for nearly all their married life. But the area is not what it used to be, and a gang leader named Strut has decided to make Coney Island his new turf. Strut begins shaking down the merchants in the area, demanding payment for "protection" and using violence to deal with anyone who gets in his way. David refuses to give Strut protection money for the restaurant he owns, and as a result his diner is soon firebombed, while many of his neighbors are attacked and his synagogue is desecrated.

Starring Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh
6.2/10
Rating
1h 38m
Runtime
1979
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In this drama, David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for nearly all their married life. But the area is not what it used to be, and a gang leader named Strut has decided to make Coney Island his new turf. Strut begins shaking down the merchants in the area, demanding payment for "protection" and using violence to deal with anyone who gets in his way. David refuses to give Strut protection money for the restaurant he owns, and as a result his diner is soon firebombed, while many of his neighbors are attacked and his synagogue is desecrated.

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Cast
Ruth Gordon stars as Becky Rosen in Boardwalk.
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Year context
Boardwalk was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
In this drama, David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for nearly all their married life. But the area is not what it...
Boardwalk is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

CAST (14)

Ruth Gordon
Ruth Gordon
Becky Rosen
Lee Strasberg
Lee Strasberg
David Rosen
Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh
Florence Cohen
Joe Silver
Joe Silver
Leo Rosen
Eddie Barth
Eddie Barth
Eli Rosen
Merwin Goldsmith
Merwin Goldsmith
Charley
Michael Robert Murphy
Michael Robert Murphy
Peter
FR
Forbesy Russell
Marilyn
CC
Chevi Colton
Vera Rosen
TK
Teri Keane
Betty Rosen
Eli Mintz
Eli Mintz
Friedman
Linda Manz
Linda Manz
Girl Satan
NP
Nat Polen
Dr. Rothbart
HG
Harold Gary
Morgenstern

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Boardwalk about?
In this drama, David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for nearly all their married life. But the area is not what it used to be, and a gang leader named Strut has decided to make Coney Island his new turf. Strut begins shaking down the merchants in the area, demanding payment for "protection" and using violence to deal with anyone who gets in his way. David refuses to give Strut protection money for the restaurant he owns, and as a result his diner is soon firebombed, while many of his neighbors are attacked and his synagogue is desecrated.
How long is Boardwalk?
Boardwalk has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Boardwalk?
The cast of Boardwalk includes Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh, Joe Silver, Eddie Barth.
What is the rating of Boardwalk?
Boardwalk has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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