IMDb >
The Dark End of the Street (1981)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Dark End of the Street (1981) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
User Comments:
Good luck trying to find it moreCast
(Credited cast) | Laura Harrington | ... | Donna |
| Henry Tomaszewski | ... | Billy |
| Michele Greene | ... | Marlene |
 | Lance Henriksen | ... | Jimmy |
| Pamela Payton-Wright | ... | Mary Ann |
| Terence Grey | ... | Ethan |
| Albert Eaton | ... | Brian |
 | Gustave Johnson | ... | Detective Reynolds |
| George Martin | ... | Salvucci |
| Flash Wiley | ... | Mr. Thomas |
| Bennie Wiley | ... | Mrs. Thomas |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Ben Affleck | ||
| John Barons | ... | Bartender |
 | Daniel Selby | ... | Matthew |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
89 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorSound Mix:
MonoFun Stuff
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Dark End of the Street (1981)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| River's Edge | Suburbia | Drugstore Cowboy | Presumed Innocent | Mermaids |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
A totally independent film shot in Boston and Cambridge. My memory is a little hazy about the plot (I saw it over 20 years ago) but here's what I remember:
A young woman (Harrington) lives in the projects but dreams of a better life. Her best friend is a black girl her age. One night she witnesses a murder and recognizes the killer...but he's either the boyfriend or brother of her best friend. She tells the police and he's arrested but it tears apart her friendship. Did she do the right thing?
Film explores being a teenager, racial relationships, growing up in the Cambridge projects in the late 70s, truth vs. friendship all in realistic, believable ways. All the acting is excellent and it makes great use of some Cambridge landmarks--it's amusing to see a bunch of the girls go to Faces nightclub which was closed in the early 80s (but it's still standing!).
I caught this on local TV in 1979 (it didn't get a full blown release until 1981) and never forgot it. It dealt with an issue (racism) that existed in Cambridge back then but was never really acknowledged. Also it was great seeing places I recognized and hung out at on TV.
Good luck finding a print of this--it hasn't played anywhere since 1981!