Paradise Alley (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Paradise Alley is an action and drama film directed by Sylvester Stallone, running about 107 minutes. “The Carboni Boys. They haul ice, lay out stiffs and dance with monkeys.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three Italian-American brothers, living in the slums of 1940's New York City, try to help each other with one's wrestling career using one brother's promotional skills and another brother's con-artist tactics to thwart a sleazy manager.
Who’s in it. Paradise Alley stars Sylvester Stallone as Cosmo Carboni, Lee Canalito as Victor Carboni, Armand Assante as Lenny Carboni and Frank McRae as Big Glory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Paradise Alley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paradise Alley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise Alley tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise Alley (1978)?
- In US, Paradise Alley is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paradise Alley worth watching?
- Paradise Alley holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paradise Alley?
- Paradise Alley stars Sylvester Stallone, Lee Canalito, Armand Assante, Frank McRae and Anne Archer.
- When was Paradise Alley released?
- Paradise Alley was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.