Cafe Society

Set in New York City in 1952, the story follows Mickey Jelke, a young man who comes into a large inheritance. He spends his time frequenting Broadway bars and associating with criminals and prostitutes. His lifestyle draws the attention of a corrupt police officer who, with the help of Mickey's girlfriend Patricia, frames him for managing a prostitution ring. This leads to a public scandal as the authorities seek a high-profile case to attract national press attention.

Written and directed by Raymond De Felitta, this crime drama was the first of four films he directed, followed by The Thing About My Folks, City Island, and Rob the Mob. The movie features a cast including Frank Whaley, Peter Gallagher, Lara Flynn Boyle, John Spencer, Anna Thomson, and Christopher Murney. Produced on a budget of 4 million USD, the film has received a mixed response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.6/10 based on 447 votes, while on TMDB it has a lower score of 4.9/10 from 16 votes.