Dreams Don't Die(1982)
Dreams Don't Die Synopsis
Two young kids in love, one young graffiti artist and the other a foster-child, find trouble on the mean streets on the other side of the river in New York City. Officer Charles Banks finds young Danny tagging subway cars and then catches Teiresa selling drugs for another mislead teen, Kirk. The officer, instead of turning both of them in, gives both teens a chance to make more of their lives together. Changing their ways turns out to be more challenging than first thought.
Dreams Don't Die (1982) is a drama, thriller, tv movie and crime film directed by Roger Young, released on May 21, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ike Eisenmann, Trini Alvarado, Paul Winfield and James Broderick. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Young
- Writers:
- Gary Michael White
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Imi
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- ABC
- Status:
- Released
Dreams Don't Die (1982) Trailer
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Dreams Don't Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ike Eisenmann
as Danny Baker
Trini Alvarado
as Teresa
Paul Winfield
as Charlie Banks
James Broderick
as Gavin
Israel Juarbe
as Kirk
- Mark Gordon
Mark Gordon
as Lieutenant Steadman
George Coe
as Sherman
Judi West
as Grace Baker
- Aaron Manning
Aaron Manning
as Obie
Benjamin Hendrickson
as Attorney
Alma Cuervo
as Agnes Shields
- David Tabor
David Tabor
as Cook
Key crew
Directed by Roger Young, written by Gary Michael White.
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Dreams Don't Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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Dreams Don't Die – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dreams Don't Die online?
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Dreams Don't Die (1982) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dreams Don't Die?
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The main cast of Dreams Don't Die (1982) includes Ike Eisenmann, Trini Alvarado, Paul Winfield, James Broderick and Israel Juarbe. The film was directed by Roger Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dreams Don't Die released?
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Dreams Don't Die was released on May 21, 1982 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Dreams Don't Die worth watching?
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Dreams Don't Die (1982) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dreams Don't Die?
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