---
title: "Tenement"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tenement-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 87905
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NC-17"
---

# Tenement (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tenement-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tenement is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Laurel Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Violent thugs unleash terror on a Bronx apartment building."

### Why Watch
- Intense street‑level action
- Atmospheric South Bronx setting
- Hard‑hitting crime thriller

### Caveats & Content Note
- NC‑17 rating limits audience
- Mixed reception with a 60% rating on CSFD
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, violent, tense, claustrophobic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/tenement-1985#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roberta Findlay
- **Networks / Studios**: Laurel Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Lynn** as *Sam Washington*
- **Mina Bern** as *Ruth*
- **Walter Bryant** as *Mr. Wesley*
- **Corinne Chateau** as *Carol*
- **Angel David** as *Poppo*
- **Martha De La Cruz** as *Anna*
- **Rhetta Hughes** as *Leona*
- **Larry Lara** as *Rojas*
- **Alfonso Manosalvas** as *Mr. Gonzales*
- **Jaime Roman** as *Carlos*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Tenement?
The film follows a drug‑dealing gang of violent street thugs who terrorize the tenants of a South Bronx apartment building.

### Q: When was Tenement released?
Tenement was released in the United States on September 20, 1985.

### Q: What rating does Tenement have?
The movie carries an NC‑17 rating.

### Q: How long is the film?
Its runtime is approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: What genres describe Tenement?
It is classified as an action, thriller, crime, and horror film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tenement — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/87905)
- [Tenement (1985) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/146989-tenement/prehled/)

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