Street Smart (1987)
Never let the truth ruin a good story.
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: March 20, 1987
Cast
- Christopher Reeve - Jonathan Fisher
- Kathy Baker - Punchy
- Mimi Rogers - Alison Parker
- Jay Patterson - Leonard Pike
- Andre Gregory - Ted Avery
- Morgan Freeman - Leo "Fast Black" Smalls, Jr.
- Anna Maria Horsford - Harriet
- Frederick Rolf - Joel Davis
- Erik King - Reginald "Reggie" Liggens
- Michael J. Reynolds - Art Sheffield
Screenplay
Music: Robert Irving III
Cinematography: Adam Holender
Editing: Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Production: Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Country: United States of America, Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
new york city, journalist, prostitute, court case, pimp, lie, magazine, reporter, racism, streetwise
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Street Smart about?
- A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
- Who directed Street Smart?
- Street Smart was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
- Who stars in Street Smart?
- Street Smart stars Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, Mimi Rogers, Jay Patterson, Andre Gregory, Morgan Freeman.
- How long is Street Smart?
- Street Smart has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Street Smart?
- Street Smart is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Street Smart produced?
- Street Smart was produced in United States of America, Canada.
- What are the themes of Street Smart?
- The themes of Street Smart include: Social Commentary and Reflection, Courtroom Drama.