IMDb >
Savage Streets (1984)
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 summarysynopsisplot 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 clipsSavage Streets (1984) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 2 | slideshow) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
5 October 1984 (USA)
more
Tagline:
An eye for an eye. more
Plot:
A teenage vigilante (Blair) seeks revenge on a group of violent thugs who raped her handicapped sister and killed her best friend. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win
more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Remembering Zombie Brigade: The Best Zombie-Vampire-Soldier Allegory You've Never Seen
(From Movieline. 1 October 2009, 9:00 AM, PDT)
Greatest Scream Queens
(From SoundOnSight. 1 September 2009, 12:00 PM, PDT)
(From Movieline. 1 October 2009, 9:00 AM, PDT)
Greatest Scream Queens
(From SoundOnSight. 1 September 2009, 12:00 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
80's exploitation with great cast
more (34 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Linda Blair | ... | Brenda | |
| John Vernon | ... | Principal Underwood | |
| Robert Dryer | ... | Jake | |
| Johnny Venocur | ... | Vince | |
| Sal Landi | ... | Fargo | |
| Scott Mayer | ... | Red | |
| Debra Blee | ... | Rachel | |
| Lisa Freeman | ... | Francine | |
| Marcia Karr | ... | Stevie | |
| Luisa Leschin | ... | Maria | |
| Linnea Quigley | ... | Heather | |
| Ina Romeo | ... | Stella | |
| Jill Jaxx | ... | Waitress (as Jill Bunker) | |
| Mitch David Carter | ... | Greg (as Mitch Carter) | |
| Richard DeHaven | ... | Richie |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Zombie Brigade (USA) (alternative title)
more
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
93 min | Norway:87 min | UK:80 min (heavily cut) | Australia:83 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (CFI)
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Finland:K-18 |
West Germany:18 (heavily cut) |
Iceland:16 |
UK:18 (heavily cut) |
Australia:R |
France:-16 |
Norway:18 |
Sweden:(Banned) |
USA:R |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:R (Ontario) |
Canada:(Banned) (Nova Scotia) |
Germany:BPjM Restricted
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Producer John Strong did an uncredited rewrite on the script.
more
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: While the girls are working out in the gym, the mic and boom supporting it just hover over Brenda's head.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Linnea Quigley's Horror Workout (1990) (V)
more
Soundtrack:
Killer
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (34 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Savage Streets (1984) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Burning | New Jack City | The Slumber Party Massacre | King of New York | Wild at Heart |
|
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 |
| News articles | IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |


Savage Streets (1984) is directed by Danny Steinmann and this belongs to the better achievements of the vigilante genre. Brenda's (Linda Blair) deaf little sister Heather (Linnea Quickley) is abused by a brutal street gang and left to her agony on the school floor. Her sister is very tough and powerful (both physically and mentally) and soon she begins her own war against those b****rds that raped and killed innocent people.
There are no morals in this films, but as far as one is interested in vigilante movies (which may include some morals, too) this is very pleasant classic from the 1980's as these films are not made anymore. The rape scene is pretty disturbing as the girl cannot even scream. The violence is not too heavy but heavy enough to shock the mainstream audience, and this would probably not get an R rating nowadays in its full form, but then, it didn't get it back then, either. Linnea is very beautiful and acts her silent role convincingly, and her sister's actress Linda Blair is also fantastic and should scare all the males with her crossbow and killer expression on her face..
I liked this flick, because I love these nostalgic (just listen to the marvelous soundtrack!!!) street films from the 80's. Others of its kind are for example Lustig's Vigilante, Winner's Death Wish (from the 70's but still) and Ferrara's Ms. 45. Savage Streets is not too intelligent movie but as a trash exploitation this is very important piece of genre's history, in my opinion! And of course there is a shower scene without any other purpose than to show us naked women. And also a fight scene in the shower! And also.. Well, fans of the genre know exactly what to expect from this kind of film: great dialogue and characters, nudity, gratuitous violence, rock and disco music and so on, and Savage Streets delivers it all and so is recommended for fans of this kind of low budget exploitation.
7/10