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.
On the Bowery has generally received very positive reviews.
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On the Bowery was released in 1957 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 19 reviews, giving On the Bowery (1957) an average rating of 75%.
Overall, film critics prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 92%, compared to cinema-goers, who gave it a lower average score of 80%. Professional critics were more impressed with On the Bowery than amateur reviewers were.
With a score of 75%, On the Bowery is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1957, which stands at 60%.
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