Walk Proud(1979)
He was tough enough for the streets... was he tough enough to leave them?
Walk Proud Synopsis
Emilio Mendez is a 17-year-old Chicano in California comes to realize that the gang life is not what he really wants but doesn't know how to get out. Robby Benson plays a young gang member in Los Angeles who begins to question himself when Mendez meets and starts to fall for a White girl who encourages him to try and leave. Emilio, with great pride in his Native Mexican heritage, suffers a further identity crisis upon meeting his father, a European-American who got his Brown mother pregnant when she was just 16.
Walk Proud (1979) is a drama and romance film directed by Robert L. Collins, released on June 15, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Robby Benson, Sarah Holcomb, Henry Darrow and Pepe Serna. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert L. Collins
- Writers:
- Evan Hunter
- Producers:
- Lawrence Turman
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Byrne
- Composer:
- Robby Benson
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Walk Proud Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robby Benson
as Emilio Mendez
Sarah Holcomb
as Sarah Lassiter
Henry Darrow
as Mike Serrano
Pepe Serna
as Cesar
Trinidad Silva
as Dagger
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Sgt. Gannett
Lawrence Pressman
as Henry Lassiter
Domingo Ambriz
as Cowboy
Brad Sullivan
as Jerry Kelsey
Irene DeBari
as Mrs. Mendez
Panchito Gómez
as Manuel
Key crew
Directed by Robert L. Collins, written by Evan Hunter, produced by Lawrence Turman.
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Walk Proud Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Walk Proud – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Walk Proud online?
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Walk Proud (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Walk Proud?
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The main cast of Walk Proud (1979) includes Robby Benson, Sarah Holcomb, Henry Darrow, Pepe Serna and Trinidad Silva. The film was directed by Robert L. Collins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Walk Proud released?
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Walk Proud was released on June 15, 1979 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Walk Proud worth watching?
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Walk Proud (1979) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.