Ninth Street (1999)
The inhabitants of a deteriorating section of 1968 Junction City, Kansas known as "Junk City" bemoan their existence and revel at the history of their neighborhood during its 1940's heydays when legendary jazz musicians regularly played its clubs. In 1968, the area has diminished to strip clubs and juke joints inhabited by Vietnam War draftees that pass through from nearby Fort Riley. Heads of the group include a wino who lost a leg in WWII, a taxi dispatcher, a saloon owner, and a crazed bag lady. The younger generation is represented by a young prostitute who is trying to get off the streets, but is forced to continue to work by a no-good boy friend and the need to feed her baby. Martin Sheen also appears as a white minister who prefers the people in the area over his own congregation.
Cast
- Don Washington - Bebo
- Kevin Willmott - Huddie
- Nadine Griffith - Carrie Mae
- Byron Myrick - Love
- Isaac Hayes - TippyToe
- Queen Bey - Mama Butler
- Kaycee Moore - Pop-Bottle Ruby
- Martin Sheen - Father Frank
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ninth Street about?
- The inhabitants of a deteriorating section of 1968 Junction City, Kansas known as "Junk City" bemoan their existence and revel at the history of their neighborhood during its 1940's heydays when legendary jazz musicians regularly played its clubs. In 1968, the area has diminished to strip clubs and juke joints inhabited by Vietnam War draftees that pass through from nearby Fort Riley. Heads of the group include a wino who lost a leg in WWII, a taxi dispatcher, a saloon owner, and a crazed bag lady. The younger generation is represented by a young prostitute who is trying to get off the streets, but is forced to continue to work by a no-good boy friend and the need to feed her baby. Martin Sheen also appears as a white minister who prefers the people in the area over his own congregation.
- Who directed Ninth Street?
- Ninth Street was directed by Kevin Willmott, Tim Rebman.
- Who stars in Ninth Street?
- Ninth Street stars Don Washington, Kevin Willmott, Nadine Griffith, Byron Myrick, Isaac Hayes, Queen Bey.
- How long is Ninth Street?
- Ninth Street has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Ninth Street?
- Ninth Street is a Drama film.
- Where was Ninth Street produced?
- Ninth Street was produced in United States of America.