During a courtroom shootout, a teenage sex worker and small-time crook wind up on the run to fight their way together through the drug underworld.
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| Tatum O'Neal | ... |
Scarlet McGinnis
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| Irene Cara | ... |
Tracy Freeman
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| Nicholas Campbell | ... |
Sniffer
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| George Murdock | ... |
Lt. Speier
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| Moses Gunn | ... |
Dr. Lewis Freeman
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| Peter Fonda | ... |
Rodney
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Rodney Gage | ... |
Superman
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| Jonathon Pallone | ... |
Barker
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| David Longworth | ... |
Streetdog
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Dawnlea Tait | ... |
Crystal
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Alana Shields | ... |
Laura Gibbs
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| Sharon Schaffer | ... |
Gisela
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| Gene Hartline | ... |
Ignatius
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| Peter Anderson | ... |
Dealer
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Catherine Mead | ... |
Matron Guard
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Dean Regan | ... |
Public Defender
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Ted Stidder | ... |
Judge Schneider
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Shirley Barclay | ... |
Clerk
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Joseph Golland | ... |
Bailiff
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Bill Murdock | ... |
Graydon
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Stuart Kent | ... |
Guard
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| Frank C. Turner | ... |
Dimitri
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Paul Batten | ... |
Chase
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| Campbell Lane | ... |
Wino
(as Cam Lane)
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Paddy White | ... |
Wino
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| Stephen E. Miller | ... |
Cabbie
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Bruce McLeod | ... |
Sargeant
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Tammy Kusian | ... |
Bride
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Van Couver | ... |
Groom
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'T.J.' Jimmy McClaine | ... |
Junkie
(as T.J. Jimmy McLean)
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Angie Tavahan | ... |
Junkie
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Harry Kalinski | ... |
Rabbi Guest
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| William Buck | ... |
Policeman
(as Bill Buck)
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| Garry Chalk | ... |
Policeman
(as Gary Chalk)
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| Deryl Hayes | ... |
Policeman
(as Daryl Hayes)
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| Tom McBeath | ... |
Policeman
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John Scott | ... |
Policeman
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Frank Serio | ... |
Policeman
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| Howard Storey | ... |
Policeman
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| William S. Taylor | ... |
Policeman
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| Stephen Thorne | ... |
Policeman
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| Dale Wilson | ... |
Policeman
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Robert Prowse | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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James Tyson | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stephen Gyllenhaal | ||
Written by
| Michael Jacobs | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Gilbert Adler | ... | producer |
| Lawrence Vanger | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Russ Kunkel | ||
| George Massenburg | ||
| Bill Payne | ||
Cinematography by
| Kees Van Oostrum | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Todd C. Ramsay | ... | (as Todd Ramsay) |
Editorial Department
| Carolle Alain | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Sally Dennison | ||
Production Design by
| Beala Neel | ||
Production Management
| Fran Rosati | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Anthony Atkins | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Bill Mizel | ... | second assistant director |
| Martin Walters | ... | first assistant director |
| Conrad E. Palmisano | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Phil Gough | ... | property master |
| Philip Jean | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Gary C. Bourgeois | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Martin Fossum | ... | boom operator |
| Ladislav Ondra | ... | boom operator (as Ladia Ondra) |
| Ralph Parker | ... | sound mixer |
| Troy Porter | ... | sound recordist |
| Steve Rice | ... | dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Dean Lockwood | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... | stunt actor (as Bruce Barbour) |
| Bill Ferguson | ... | stunts |
| Alex Green | ... | stunts |
| Gene Hartline | ... | stunts |
| George Josef | ... | stunts |
| Ken Kirzinger | ... | stunt actor (as Ken Kersinger) |
| J.J. Makaro | ... | stunts |
| Tony Morelli | ... | stunts |
| Conrad E. Palmisano | ... | stunt coordinator: U.S. |
| Debby Lynn Ross | ... | stunt double |
| Jacob Rupp | ... | stunt coordinator: Canada / stunt double |
| Sharon Schaffer | ... | stunt double |
| Bill Stewart | ... | stunts |
| Greg Walker | ... | stunt coordinator: second unit, Los Angeles / stunts: second unit, Los Angeles |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Al Campbell | ... | grip (as Alan Campbell) |
| Roberto W. Contreras D. | ... | second assistant camera |
| Roberto Contreras | ... | clapper/loader: second camera |
| Rory Cutler | ... | electrics |
| Doug Dale | ... | electrics |
| Les Erskine | ... | best boy electrics (as Les Erskin) |
| Einar Hansen | ... | generator operator |
| Chris Harris | ... | second assistant cameraman (as Christopher J. Harris) |
| Chris Kancainen | ... | grip |
| Joseph Lederer | ... | still photographer (as Joe Lederer) |
| Philip Linzey | ... | camera operator: second camera |
| Neil MacIvor | ... | grip |
| Alan MacKinnon | ... | electrics (as Alan MacKinnon) |
| Tommy May | ... | key grip (as Tommy P. May) |
| John McCallum | ... | focus puller (as Sandy McCallum) |
| Ron McCausland | ... | grip |
| Rod Parkhurst | ... | camera operator |
| Curtis Petersen | ... | assistant camera |
| Rod Pridy | ... | focus puller: second camera |
| Marc Rogers | ... | gaffer |
| Fergus Tomlin | ... | best boy grip |
| Don Underhill | ... | electrics |
| Tom A. Wallace | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Lindsay Walker | ... | Casting:Canada |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Clark | ... | wardrobe assistant (as David Murray Clark) |
| Carrie Earle | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Lio Kellar | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Lid Kellas) |
| Linda Kemp | ... | wardrobe (as Lynda Kemp) |
| Christina McQuarrie | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Anita Simard | ... | wardrobe seamstress |
Location Management
| Hagan Beggs | ... | location manager |
| Thomas B. Murray | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Russ Kunkel | ... | music producer |
| George Massenburg | ... | music producer |
| Bill Payne | ... | music producer |
Transportation Department
| Celeste Martell | ... | cast driver |
Additional Crew
| Julie Bernard | ... | production office coordinator: Vancouver |
| Janice Frome | ... | office production assistant: Vancouver |
| Marcia E. Greenlaw | ... | production coordinator: Los Angeles |
| Sandra Hall | ... | stand-in |
| Jacquie Janzen | ... | stand-in (as Jacqui Janzen) |
| Jonathan Vanger | ... | assistant to the director |
Thanks
| Dianne Neufeld | ... | special thanks: Dianne Newfeld |
Production Companies
- Entertainment Events (present)
- Tambarle (present)
- Prize Productions (producer)
Distributors
- Alemannia-Filmverleih (1985) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Crefilm (1986) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Hem Films (1985) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Les Films de la Rochelle (1985) (France) (theatrical)
- Manson International (1985) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Medusa Communications and Marketing (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- New World Pictures (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- CNR Film & Video (1986) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Cinematográfica F.J. (Brazil) (video)
- Eion (1985) (Japan) (VHS)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Hellas Cosmos Video (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- Kino Lorber (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Kino Lorber (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- Mediacs (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Medusa Home Video (1985) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- New World Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Showcase Video (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Starmaker Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- USA Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Canyon Recorders (video facilities)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (equipment rental)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Extraordinary Casting (Canadian casting)
- Filmtrucks (locations equipped by)
- Guttman & Pam (publicity)
- IATSE Local 891 (acknowledgement)
- Location Caterers (catering)
- MDM & Associates (insurance)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (Panaflex cameras and lenses by)
- Production Accounting Services Inc. (production accountants)
- Ryder Sound Services (sound recording by)
- Warner Hollywood Studios (post-production facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
During a shooting in court young prostitute Scarlet manages to flee. In a state of confusion, the black Tracy, who was arrested for a minor delict, follows her. When she decides to leave Scarlett, an accident makes it impossible. So they're bound together on a flight from the police and some of the meanest criminals of New York.
Written by Tom Zoerner |
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| Taglines | ... Nothing's Black or White when you're fighting for your life! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $833,896, 03 Mar 1985 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film cast includes two Oscar winners: Tatum O'Neal and Irene Cara; and one Oscar nominee: Peter Fonda. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Brain Drain (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | A Certain Fury See more » |