Streetwise(1984)
The streets - your only chance for life.
Streetwise Synopsis
This documentary about teenagers living on the streets in Seattle began as a magazine article. The film follows nine teenagers who discuss how they live by panhandling, prostitution, and petty theft.
Streetwise (1984) is a documentary film directed by Martin Bell, released on December 7, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Erin Blackwell, Dewayne Pomeroy, Roberta Joseph Hayes and Lulu Couch. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Bell
- Writers:
- Cheryl McCall
- Producers:
- Cheryl McCall
- Production:
- Bear Creek, Angelika Films
- Status:
- Released
Streetwise (1984) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Streetwise before you stream it.
Streetwise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Erin Blackwell
as Self
Dewayne Pomeroy
as Self
Roberta Joseph Hayes
as Self
Lulu Couch
as Self
- Reed Early
Reed Early
as Self
- Patrice Pitts
Patrice Pitts
as Self
- Rat
Rat
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Martin Bell, written by Cheryl McCall, produced by Cheryl McCall.
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Streetwise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 76 ratings.
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Streetwise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Streetwise online?
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Streetwise (1984) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Streetwise?
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The main cast of Streetwise (1984) includes Erin Blackwell, Dewayne Pomeroy, Roberta Joseph Hayes, Lulu Couch and Reed Early. The film was directed by Martin Bell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Streetwise released?
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Streetwise was released on December 7, 1984 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Streetwise worth watching?
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Streetwise (1984) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Streetwise?
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Yes. The official Streetwise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.