Walk Proud (1979)
He was tough enough for the streets... was he tough enough to leave them?
A young Chicano gang member in Los Angeles comes to realize that the gang life is not what he really wants but doesn't know how to get out.
Director: Robert L. Collins
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: June 15, 1979
Cast
- Robby Benson - Emilio Mendez
- Sarah Holcomb - Sarah Lassiter
- Henry Darrow - Mike Serrano
- Pepe Serna - Cesar
- Trinidad Silva - Dagger
- Ji-Tu Cumbuka - Sgt. Gannett
- Lawrence Pressman - Henry Lassiter
- Domingo Ambriz - Cowboy
- Brad Sullivan - Jerry Kelsey
- Irene DeBari - Mrs. Mendez
Screenplay
Music: Don Peake, Robby Benson
Cinematography: Bobby Byrne
Editing: Douglas Stewart
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
redemption, gang, gang member, hispanic, mexican american, cholo
More Films by Director: Robert L. Collins
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walk Proud about?
- A young Chicano gang member in Los Angeles comes to realize that the gang life is not what he really wants but doesn't know how to get out.
- Who directed Walk Proud?
- Walk Proud was directed by Robert L. Collins.
- Who stars in Walk Proud?
- Walk Proud stars Robby Benson, Sarah Holcomb, Henry Darrow, Pepe Serna, Trinidad Silva, Ji-Tu Cumbuka.
- How long is Walk Proud?
- Walk Proud has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Walk Proud?
- Walk Proud is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Walk Proud produced?
- Walk Proud was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Walk Proud?
- The themes of Walk Proud include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.