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Street Smart

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.2K
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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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  • Crime
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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.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Jerry Schatzberg
  • Writer
    • David Freeman
  • Stars
    • Christopher Reeve
    • Kathy Baker
    • Mimi Rogers
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jerry Schatzberg
  • Writer
    • David Freeman
  • Stars
    • Christopher Reeve
    • Kathy Baker
    • Mimi Rogers
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Trailer
    Trailer 1:53
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    Photos41

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    Morgan Freeman and Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Rick Aviles in Street Smart (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)
    Kathy Baker and Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)
    Kathy Baker and Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)
    Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)
    Christopher Reeve and Jay Patterson in Street Smart (1987)
    Morgan Freeman, Christopher Reeve, Andre Gregory, Jay Patterson, Michael J. Reynolds, and Frederick Rolf in Street Smart (1987)
    Kathy Baker and Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)
    Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Christopher Reeve in Street Smart (1987)

    Top cast

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    Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve
    • Jonathan Fisheras Jonathan Fisher
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Punchyas Punchy
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Alison Parkeras Alison Parker
    Jay Patterson
    Jay Patterson
    • Leonard Pikeas Leonard Pike
    Andre Gregory
    Andre Gregory
    • Ted Averyas Ted Avery
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Fast Blackas Fast Black
    Anna Maria Horsford
    Anna Maria Horsford
    • Harrietas Harriet
    Frederick Rolf
    • Joel Davisas Joel Davis
    Erik King
    Erik King
    • Reggieas Reggie
    Michael J. Reynolds
    Michael J. Reynolds
    • Art Sheffieldas Art Sheffield
    Shari Hilton
    • Darleneas Darlene
    Donna Bailey
    • Yvonneas Yvonne
    Ed Van Nuys
    • Judgeas Judge
    Daniel Nalbach
    • Singeras Singer
    Rick Aviles
    Rick Aviles
    • Soloas Solo
    Leslie Carlson
    Leslie Carlson
    • Martyas Marty
    • (as Les Carlson)
    Bill Torre
    • Hotel clerkas Hotel clerk
    Richard Mullally
    • Suburban johnas Suburban john
    • Director
      • Jerry Schatzberg
    • Writer
      • David Freeman
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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

      [repeated lines]

      Jonathan Fisher: This is Jonathan Fisher, Channel 3, Street Smart!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Burglar/Hollywood Shuffle/Street Smart/Beyond Therapy (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Publico Oyente
      Written by Ray Perez

      Performed by Larry Harlow & Orchestra

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Morgan Freeman- Excellent! Christopher Reeve- Not so great.
    I just finished watching this film and I'm stunned...stunned. Morgan Freeman's performance was the best acting I have seen in a long time. The passion he put into his character was raw and powerful. It had me going "Wow." The movie was interesting- moments of tension. I did not think Christopher Reeve did a great job of his character- mediocre for cinema. He pulled it off well enough to get me into his character. Maybe his mediocre performance was who the character really was. There is no way of knowing the answer to this question. It could be either, or. Everyone you meet in the real world and in fantasy is not a dramatic, stunning personality. There wouldn't be any room for people's egos! Who says his performance was not true of the character. The character was who Reeve was.

    The message of this film is very true. Don't lie. If you do make a mistake, if you lie, admit up front that you have. Otherwise, it's likely your lie will come back times 3. This is a lesson we should all have to learn one day. I hoped this review pleased someone. Take care and have a joyous and peaceful life. Good bye, Chauncey
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    Details

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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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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

    Technical 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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