One character is implied to be a prostitute.

A strangulation murder of a woman happens offscreen. Some mild violence is seen as in several short fistfights. A man is pistol-whipped into unconsciousness; he is then beaten briefly while partially conscious; his face is partially covered with blood.

Alcoholism is evident in the apartment of one murder victim, and in some minor characters. Overconsumption of alcohol may have been involved in a woman's murder.

One character is a tough character who is given over to impulsive violence. He carries a gun and menaces different individuals in several scenes.