Street Smart(1987)
Never let the truth ruin a good story.
Street Smart Synopsis
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
Street Smart (1987) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, released on March 20, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, Mimi Rogers and Jay Patterson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 90 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Writers:
- David Freeman
- Producers:
- Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Production:
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
- Status:
- Released
Street Smart (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Street Smart before you stream it.
Street Smart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Reeve
as Jonathan Fisher
Kathy Baker
as Punchy
Mimi Rogers
as Alison Parker
Jay Patterson
as Leonard Pike
Andre Gregory
as Ted Avery
Morgan Freeman
as Leo "Fast Black" Smalls, Jr.
Anna Maria Horsford
as Harriet
Frederick Rolf
as Joel Davis
Erik King
as Reginald "Reggie" Liggens
Michael J. Reynolds
as Art Sheffield
- Shari Hilton
Shari Hilton
as Darlene
- Donna Bailey
Donna Bailey
as Yvonne
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, written by David Freeman, produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
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Street Smart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 90 ratings.
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Street Smart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Street Smart online?
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Street Smart (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Street Smart?
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The main cast of Street Smart (1987) includes Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, Mimi Rogers, Jay Patterson and Andre Gregory. The film was directed by Jerry Schatzberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Street Smart released?
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Street Smart was released on March 20, 1987 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Street Smart worth watching?
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Street Smart (1987) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 90 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Street Smart?
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Yes. The official Street Smart trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.