It is implied a main character is or was a prostitute; her pimp boyfriend shows up late in the film. Ads for sex services are seen in a local newspaper, including her ad.

Protagonist and woman kiss passionately several times.

The protagonist appears to attract violence due to his profession; film opens showing his bloody face and he wears a an arm cast for part of the film.

Almost constant liquor and cigarette consumption. An 8-ball of cocaine is purchased by protagonist and shared with a friend.

Pool tournament has intense interaction with men pool players. Personal interaction between protagonist and a woman gets heated. An alley scene culminates in a lot of intense violence.