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Street Smart

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4K
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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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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
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jerry Schatzberg
    • Writer
      • David Freeman
    • Stars
      • Christopher Reeve
      • Kathy Baker
      • Mimi Rogers
    • 36User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    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
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    • Trivia
      The Cannon Group, Inc. agreed to finance this film as a pet project of Christopher Reeve, on the condition that he appear in at least one more Superman film, to which they had recently acquired the rights. The result was this, and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).
    • 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 Punchies 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

    User reviews36

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    Very good movie. One of Morgan Freeman's best!

    This film brought Morgan Freeman to my attention for the first time. After, I became a devoted fan. The "scissor scene" between he and Kathy Baker was absolutely chilling and a tribute to both actors. I was mesmerized. The love scene between Christopher Reeves and Baker was sensuality personified.
    • risaacs
    • Jan 3, 2001
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    • 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

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    • 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

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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