Product Details

• Actors: Bill Irwin, KRS-One, Tina North, Paul Lazar, Andre B. Blake
• Directors: Abel Ferrara, Alison Maclean, Bob Balaban, Craig McKay, Jonathan Demme
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Hbo Home Video
• VHS Release Date: March 23, 1999
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0783111029
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #278,305 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

'Subway Stories' ' captures the laughter, the fear, the sexiness and the strangeness of riding the New York subways.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Collection of Stories!, February 19, 2003

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Ran Walker (Hampton Roads, VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Subway Stories [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The first time I saw "Subway Stories" on HBO, it totally blew me away. The whole concept behind the film was to compile the winning short stories from a contest (all of the stories had to be connected to the subways of New York). While the stories are diverse in their plots and themes, I couldn't help but be glued to the TV anticipating the next story. There is something there for everyone. I was particularly fond of John Guare's segment about the war vet pan-handling on the train, although all of the stories were much better than average.

My only problem with this movie is that it is not yet available on DVD. IF you haven't seen this and are a fan of short stories, you will love this movie.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful..., January 17, 1999

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This review is from: Subway Stories [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a beautiful series of stories. I highly recommend the video for anyone who is a student of human nature. The contrast of the cold and often harsh New York subway vs. human goodness and strength of character is riveting. Watch it, you won't be dissapointed!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars John Rocker can't ride the subway, but i will, November 13, 2000

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Erren Geraud Kelly - See all my reviews

This review is from: Subway Stories [VHS] (VHS Tape)

when i lived in maine, i was only 6 hours from NYC, and i made a habit to go to the big city whenever i could. I always rode the subway. some people may think it's crazy, but i have always been fascinated by them.the last time i was there, i rode one from greenwich village to queens at 130 in the morning and became dazzled by the wonder of gotham. This movie will leave you dazzled by the the variety of the themes presented her., from a snooty rich woman who gets locked in the subway and has to stay there over night, ending up acting like a homeless person. to the old man on the train who gives stock tips to a young trade, these stories tell people more about new york city than any travel giude could. my favorite is the one featuring rosie perez who flirts with a married man on the train