On the Bowery (1957)

  • NR
  • 03/18/1957 (US)
  • Documentary, Drama
  • 1h 5m

Overview

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.

Lionel Rogosin

Director, Writer

Richard Bagley

Writer

Mark Sufrin

Writer

Cast

Ray Salyer's headshot

Ray Salyer

Self
Gorman Hendricks's headshot

Gorman Hendricks

Self
Frank Matthews's headshot

Frank Matthews

Self
George L. Bolton's headshot

George L. Bolton

Self - Minister, Bowery Mission (uncredited)

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