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.
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.
The film is a character-driven drama set in 1950s Brooklyn, focusing on themes of friendship, loyalty, and the challenges of growing up, without explicitly promoting any particular political ideology. Its apolitical subject matter and observational approach lead to a neutral rating.
The movie features a traditional cast predominantly composed of white actors, consistent with its 1950s setting and focus on a specific subculture. Its narrative centers on the experiences of young white men, portraying their identities in a neutral to positive light without engaging in critical commentary on traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
The Lords of Flatbush does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is entirely centered on the heterosexual relationships and experiences of a group of young men in 1950s Brooklyn, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Lords of Flatbush is an original film from 1974, not an adaptation or a reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for this film, thus there are no instances of characters being portrayed with a different gender than their prior established canon or historical record.
The Lords of Flatbush is an original film from 1974, not an adaptation of prior source material or a biopic of historical figures. There are no pre-established characters whose race could have been altered.
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