An interview with VINCENT SPANO, who shares his early years in New York City, where he pulled off an impromptu song at a party, leading to his start as an actor. Landing a part in the Tony Award-winning play, "The Shadow Box", SPANO soon found himself on Broadway, which led to early parts in "Over The Edge" and "Baby It's You", with his big break roles in "The Black Stallion Returns" and "Rumble Fish", working for FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA. For "Alphabet City", SPANO connected to the role though a tour of the dangerous area, while costuming efforts from ANNA TAYLOR offered him a distinct look for the character. The interviewee shares a few extended anecdotes about filming, including the staging of a fight between him and longtime pal/co-star DANIEL JORDANO when stunt men couldn't make it look real, and there's an amusing tale of a late night joyride in a Trans Am that triggered interest from the police. SPANO celebrates the work of director AMOS POE, cinematographer OLIVER WOOD, composer, musician and producer NILE RODGERS, and details his relationships with co-stars. Audience reaction is recalled, along with cult longevity, with SPANO happy to have "Alphabet City" available on Blu-ray for the fans.

Prince of ALPHABET CITY: A Conversation with VINCENT SPANO
- Interview conducted in 2020
- Duration: 22 minutes
- VINCENT SPANO talks about NILE RODGERS at 16 minutes and 50 seconds

■ Credits:

● Producer:
- JONATHAN HERTZBERG / Fun City Editions

● Camera / Sound:
- JIM KUNZ

● Interviewer:
- JIM KUNZ

● Editor:
- JONATHAN HERTZBERG

● A very special thanks to VINCENT SPANO & GINA RUGOLO

ALPHABET CITY
© 1984 Atlantic 9000, Inc.

© 2020 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. and Vinegar Syndrome

Link:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=axHB1BZ7xcI

Thank you Alex. How many of you have seen that movie?