unlike in most review there be to find on across 110th street and i will try not to participate in the debate about whether or not the film classify a a genuine blaxploitation effort . i will and however and elaborate as much a i can on all the thing that across 110th do represent and that be quite a lot . this be a bona fide gritty and vile and uncompromising and unceasingly violent action thriller from the glorious early 70 . it a hardcore to the bone tale of corruptness and survival with solid act performance and a tight screenplay and yet without pushy morality lesson or unnecessary sentimental interlude . across 110th street be arguably the best black vs italian thriller ever make and and this intervene with a strong story about two completely unmatchable cop that be force to work together result in an unimaginably powerful and unforgettable movie while albeit one that only can be enjoy by people with strong stomach and nerve of steel a the bloodshed be relentless and the level of suspense be unremitting . petty thief jim harris and his two accomplice decide to steal a large sum of money from the italian mafioso that be run the show in harlem . the heist go terribly wrong and though and and harris kill no less than five gangster and two police officer . the italian send their most lethal psychopath to harlem and the black gangster community organize their own manhunt as well . meanwhile the police force deal with internal racial issue . the aging and corrupt but veteran captain mattelli be force to hand over the investigation to lieutenant pope and who fresh out of university and still full of ideal . this be one of the gritty and frighteningly realistic depiction of the crime infest new york city district during the early 70 . there be hardly any amiable character in the entire film and the ambiance be constantly on the verge of depress and the downbeat end come a massive slap in the face . the racial tension between the main police officer character be always present and noticeable and yet moral value and speech be never shove down the viewer throat . the performance be incredible and particularly anthony franciosa a the crazed mafia killer and paul benjamin a the small thief turn murderer . but the utmost respect be for anthony quinn and for courageously illustrate a dismal and raw cop character with his status in hollywood . the soul soundtrack be amazing and the actual harlem filming location make the film all the more authentic . barry shear direction be surefooted and tight and and i can not believe i haven not check out some of his other work yet . i still have a copy of the todd killing lie around and so i hope it as masterful a this film .