Two struggling jazz musicians buck the odds in their attempt to form a band and take it on the road.
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Cast
| Richard Davis | ... |
Richie Bloom
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| Edward Stoney Robinson | ... |
Kevin Tucker
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George Englund Jr. | ... |
Harold Tate
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| Gene Barge | ... |
Percy Price
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| Ronnie Barron | ... |
Ronnie Roosevelt
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Tennyson Stephens | ... |
Tennyson
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Larry Ball | ... |
Larry
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Windy Barnes | ... |
Windy
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| Rae Dawn Chong | ... |
Janetta
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Donnell Hagen | ... |
Donnell
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Criss Johnson | ... |
Criss
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Kenneth Brass | ... |
Kenny
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Edwin Williams | ... |
Ed
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Steele L. Seals | ... |
Steele
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| Susanna Hoffs | ... |
Lucie
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| Nathan Davis | ... |
Lewis Moss
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Tom Mula | ... |
Raymond Popitch
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| Natalija Nogulich | ... |
Mr. Moss' Honey
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| Oscar Brown Jr. | ... |
Alderman Waller
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| Meshach Taylor | ... |
Aldeman's Yes-Man
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Abraham Lubin | ... |
Cantor at Wake
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Wendell Jackson | ... |
Chauffeur
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Nienke De Jong | ... |
Cosmetician
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George Vergos | ... |
Limo Man
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| Dennis Franz | ... |
Jerry Domino
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| Ian Patrick Williams | ... |
Hot Guitar Dealer
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Steve Wysocki | ... |
Fish Pusher
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Carmi Simon | ... |
Barry Cowan
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Nathan Herman | ... |
Richie's Phone Calling Co-Worker
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Adam Griswold | ... |
Richie's Boss
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Phil Upchurch | ... |
Guitar Player
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Sid Sims | ... |
Bass Player
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Michael James | ... |
Uncle Roy
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Roberta Custer | ... |
Aunt Betty
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Jack Boykin Jr. | ... |
Musician Buddy Junebug
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Tammy Schapiro | ... |
Cousin Tammy
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Stephanie Robson | ... |
Baby
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Beverly Cunningham | ... |
Sylvia
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Sparkle Plenty | ... |
Tessie
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Leo F. Goode | ... |
Autopsy Pathologist
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Clarence Ludd | ... |
Gig Club Owner
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Jules Furth | ... |
Barry's Father
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Kathy Brady | ... |
Barry's Sister
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Mary Petrie | ... |
Kevin's Gig Date
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La Sondra Barnes | ... |
Little Dancer at Wake
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| Billy Preston | ... |
Self
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Directed by
| Andrew Davis | ||
Written by
| Andrew Davis | ... | (written by) and |
| Tamar Simon Hoffs | ... | (written by) (as Tamar Hoffs) |
Produced by
| Richard Asch | ... | associate producer |
| Lowell D. Blank | ... | executive producer |
| Andrew Davis | ... | producer |
| Alan Hergott | ... | associate producer (as Alan S. Hergott) |
| Tamar Simon Hoffs | ... | producer (as Tamar Hoffs) |
Music by
| David M. Matthews | ... | (as David Matthews) |
Cinematography by
| Tak Fujimoto | ||
Editing by
| Dov Hoenig | ||
Editorial Department
| Jack Garsha | ... | color timer |
| Trent Johnson | ... | colorist: 2012 re-master, Technicolor |
| Ellen McGlone | ... | apprentice editor |
| Mary McGlone | ... | associate editor |
| John Stagnitta | ... | assistant editor |
Set Decoration by
| Richard Gans | ||
Makeup Department
| Mike Bacarella | ... | makeup artist |
| Mary Petrie | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| James A. Dennett | ... | production manager (as Jim Dennett) |
| Luca Kouimelis | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James A. Dennett II | ... | second second assistant director |
| John A. Hoffs | ... | second assistant director |
| Luca Kouimelis | ... | first assistant director |
| Daniella Violet-Green | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Richard Gans | ... | props |
| John Mason | ... | art department |
| Nancy Watrous | ... | art department |
Sound Department
| Richard Bryce Goodman | ... | sound mixer |
| Alan Holly | ... | sound mixer |
| Tomlinson Holman | ... | associate recording engineer |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | sound mixer |
| Mary McGlone | ... | sound editor |
| Leonard Peterson | ... | sound mixer |
| Kurt Price | ... | sound mixer |
| Scott D. Smith | ... | boom operator / playback operator |
| Bill Varney | ... | sound mixer |
| Hal Watkins | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ted Bokhof | ... | still photographer |
| Kevin Dole | ... | high speed photography |
| Jerome Gordon | ... | still photographer |
| John A. Hoffs | ... | still photographer |
| Skip Karnas | ... | best boy electrician |
| Melton Maxwell | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Mazzola | ... | grip |
| Randall Robinson | ... | first assistant camera |
| Mark Romanek | ... | second assistant camera |
| John Weir | ... | assistant camera |
| Bill Williams | ... | assistant camera / key grip |
Casting Department
| Daniella Violet-Green | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Beth Alexande | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Laurie K. Anger | ... | locations |
| Lisa Gottlieb | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Mitch Farber | ... | orchestrator |
| Philip Agustin Gonzales | ... | musician (as Philip Gonzales) |
| Richard Goodman | ... | music and dialogue recorder |
| Adam Griswold | ... | music equipment |
| Carmi Simon | ... | music coordinator |
| Jay Wertz | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Victoria Peters | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Eugene V. Caine | ... | transportation manager |
| Michael O'Connor | ... | limousine driver |
| George Vergos | ... | limousine driver |
Additional Crew
| Cristian Bettler | ... | int'l distribution |
| Lowell D. Blank | ... | post production: re-release |
| Kenneth Bloom | ... | bands director |
| Zamira Chaplin | ... | end title montage |
| Peter Donoghue | ... | utilities |
| Krisha Fairchild | ... | assistant to producers |
| Katterli Frauenfelder | ... | utilities |
| Susan Goldberg | ... | assistant caterer |
| Joshua Hoffs | ... | consultant to producer |
| Susanna Hoffs | ... | production assistant |
| Richard Marks | ... | production assistant |
| Steve McCoy | ... | end title montage |
| Mary McGlone | ... | consultant to director |
| Philip Murphy | ... | utilities |
| Dan Perri | ... | title designer |
| Mary Petrie | ... | production assistant |
| Al Rosenfeld | ... | roadie |
| Robert Scott | ... | assistant caterer |
| David Wagner | ... | production assistant |
| Don Wilson | ... | piano tuner |
Thanks
| Susan Asch | ... | thanks |
| Emile Charlap | ... | thanks |
| Metta Davis | ... | thanks (as Metta and Nate Davis) |
| Nate Davis | ... | thanks (as Metta and Nate Davis) |
| Kelsey Simon | ... | thanks (as Kelsey and Ralph Simon) |
| Ralph Simon | ... | special thanks (as Kelsey and Ralph Simon) |
| Haskell Wexler | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- World Northal (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- World Northal (1981) (United States) (theatrical) (retitled re-release)
- Cinema Libre Studio (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Giangi Film (1984) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Freestyle Digital Media (2023) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- C/I Recording, NYC (score recorded and mixed at)
- Chicago Audio Works (production sound services)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Metro Audio (location recording facilities)
- Modern Film Effects (opticals)
- Richared Asch (Chicago production facilities provided by)
- United-Western Recording Studios (music mixed at)
- Victor Duncan (cameras by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
STONY ISLAND tells the story of Richie Bloom (Richie Davis), the only white kid on the block, as he forms an R&B band with his best friend, Kevin (Edward Stoney Robinson). With the help of their mentor, aging sax legend Percy (Gene Daddy G Barge), they pull together a funky supergroup. Despite few resources and heavy losses this resilient group of dedicated musicians, armed only with wit, sleight of hand and outrageous Chicago bravado must come together to finally make their smash debut. Written by Chicago Pacific Entertainment |
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| Taglines | Before there was Hip Hop, there was R&B See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $330,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Andrew Davis onscreen directional debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The Making of Stony Island, Music Makes Us One (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Under City Lights See more » |