The Children of Times Square(1986)
The Children of Times Square Synopsis
An alienated teenage boy runs away from home and ventures to New York City where he falls in with a gang of juvenile delinquents working as drug dealers and pickpockets for a shady crime boss.
The Children of Times Square (1986) is a tv movie, drama and crime film directed by Curtis Hanson, released on March 3, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Howard Rollins, Joanna Cassidy, David Ackroyd and Larry B. Scott. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Curtis Hanson
- Writers:
- Curtis Hanson
- Producers:
- Marcy Gross, Ann Weston
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Michael Shrieve
- Production:
- ABC, Fries Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Children of Times Square Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howard Rollins
as Otis Travis
Joanna Cassidy
as Sue Roberts
David Ackroyd
as Peter Roberts
Larry B. Scott
as Skater
Jason Bernard
as Lt. Devins
Danny Nucci
as Luis
Silvana Gallardo
as Lizette Sotavento (Luis' mother)
Joe Spinell
as Street Vendor
Brandon Douglas
as Eric Roberts
Griffin O'Neal
as Rick
De'voreaux White
as C.J.
Mars Callahan
as Brian (as Gregory 'Mars' Martin)
Key crew
Directed by Curtis Hanson, written by Curtis Hanson, produced by Marcy Gross and Ann Weston.
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The Children of Times Square Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Children of Times Square – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Children of Times Square online?
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The Children of Times Square (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Children of Times Square?
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The main cast of The Children of Times Square (1986) includes Howard Rollins, Joanna Cassidy, David Ackroyd, Larry B. Scott and Jason Bernard. The film was directed by Curtis Hanson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Children of Times Square released?
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The Children of Times Square was released on March 3, 1986 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Children of Times Square worth watching?
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The Children of Times Square (1986) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.