On the Bowery
1957, English. Directed by Lionel Rogosin.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 18 March 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Bagley, Mark Sufrin, Lionel Rogosin
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On the Bowery runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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On the Bowery is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Bowery?
If you liked On the Bowery, try Ciao! Manhattan, All That Breathes, Tyson.
Who directed On the Bowery?
On the Bowery (1957) was directed by Lionel Rogosin and stars Ray Salyer, Gorman Hendricks, Frank Matthews.