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Street Smart

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4.7K
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Morgan Freeman, Kathy Baker, and Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
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GangsterLegal DramaPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerCrimeDramaThriller

A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.

  • Director
    • Jerry Schatzberg
  • Writer
    • David Freeman
  • Stars
    • Christopher Reeve
    • Kathy Baker
    • Mimi Rogers
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jerry Schatzberg
    • Writer
      • David Freeman
    • Stars
      • Christopher Reeve
      • Kathy Baker
      • Mimi Rogers
    • 44User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast59

    Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve
    • Jonathan Fisher
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Punchy
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Alison Parker
    Jay Patterson
    Jay Patterson
    • Leonard Pike
    Andre Gregory
    Andre Gregory
    • Ted Avery
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Fast Black
    Anna Maria Horsford
    Anna Maria Horsford
    • Harriet
    Frederick Rolf
    • Joel Davis
    Erik King
    Erik King
    • Reggie
    Michael J. Reynolds
    Michael J. Reynolds
    • Art Sheffield
    Shari Hilton
    • Darlene
    Donna Bailey
    • Yvonne
    Ed Van Nuys
    • Judge
    Daniel Nalbach
    • Singer
    Rick Aviles
    Rick Aviles
    • Solo
    Leslie Carlson
    Leslie Carlson
    • Marty
    • (as Les Carlson)
    Bill Torre
    • Hotel clerk
    Richard Mullally
    • Suburban john
    • Director
      • Jerry Schatzberg
    • Writer
      • David Freeman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Christopher Reeve had the script in his possession for a long time, before he agreed to make it. Reeve had read a few pages, and felt it wasn't for him, before dumping the script on a pile of other screenplays in his bedroom. A few weeks later, he picked it up and decided to try again, and instantly liked the script. He made the material his next project.
    • Goofs
      Right when Punch and her pimp enter the party, the editor announces them at the door. They cut to a woman on the stairs, and Punch's leopard skin leotard-clad legs are stretched out behind her. They have a scene on the stairs a few minutes later.
    • Quotes
      • Jonathan Fisher: You're Fast Black, aren't you?
      • Fast Black: To some people. My momma always called me Leo. Leo Smalls Jr.
    • Connections
      Edited into R.A. The Rugged Man: Montero (Lil Nas X Remix) (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Publico Oyente
      Written by Ray Perez
      Performed by Larry Harlow & Orchestra

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 20, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Street Wise
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production company
      • Golan-Globus Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,119,112
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $325,835
      • Mar 22, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,119,112
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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