Street Smart (1987)
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69% of critics liked it
(13 reviews) -
43% of users liked it
(1,234 ratings)
Jonathan Fisher (Christopher Reeve) is a newspaper reporter who becomes a celebrity when he writes a fictitious exposé on prostitution. The story of the high-living pimp is too close a resemblance to real-life flesh pedlar Fast Black (Morgan Freeman), and Jonathan is jailed when he refuses to turn… More Jonathan Fisher (Christopher Reeve) is a newspaper reporter who becomes a celebrity when he writes a fictitious exposé on prostitution. The story of the high-living pimp is too close a resemblance to real-life flesh pedlar Fast Black (Morgan Freeman), and Jonathan is jailed when he refuses to turn his papers over to the local district attorney. In jail for suspicion of murder, Black tries to silence the reporter who created the sensational fabrication. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Written By
- David Freeman
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1987 Wide
- Studio
- Media Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Pauline Kael, New Yorker
Is Morgan Freeman the greatest American actor?
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
Street Smart winds up being a bit too smart for its own good, but it's compelling and complex.
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Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Schatzberg's major problems are lethargic pacing and a strained plot.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
A clever thriller with a lot of unbelievable scenes and a sappy ending, but two wonderful performances.
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Pat Graham, Chicago Reader
There's something about seedy undersides that brings out the best (or at least the personal) in director Jerry Schatzberg ... though his Elia Kazan social consciousness could use a little toning down.
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Cast
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Christopher Reeve
as Jonathan Fisher
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Morgan Freeman
as Fast Black
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Kathy Baker
as Punchy
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Mimi Rogers
as Alison Parker
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Jay Patterson
as Leonard Pike
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Andre Gregory
as Ted Avery
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Anna Maria Horsford
as Harriet
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Frederick Rolf
as Joel Davis
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Erik King
as Reggie
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Michael J. Reynolds
as Art Sheffield
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Shari Hilton
as Darlene
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Donna Bailey
as Yvonne
- Lynne Adams
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Rick Aviles
as Solo
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Danny Brainin
as T.V. Cameraman
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Les Carlson
as Marty
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Dorian Joe Clark
as Transvestite
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Carol Ann Francis
as Susan
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Ann Pearl Gary
as Waitress
- Francesco Golisano
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Eddie Earl Hatch
as Flashy Man
- Max Montor
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Robert Morelli
as Undercover Cop
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Richard Mullally
as Suburban John
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Daniel Nalbach
as Singer
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Eve Napier
as Trish
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Rick van Nutter
as Judge
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Grace Garland
as Black Prostitute
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Margarita Stocker
as Intellectual Woman
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Joe Barrientos
as Hispanic Prostitute
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Walter Allen Bennet Jr.
as Ball Player
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Ruth Dahan
as Mrs. Silverbeard
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Ernest Deveaux
as Kid
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David Glen
as Jay
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Francisco Gonzales
as Pablo
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Terry Haig
as Marshall
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Emmanuelle LaSalle
as Waitress
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Donald Lamoureux
as Prison Reporter
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Shawn Laurence
as Bartender
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Wally Martin
as Lowlife
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Vera Miller
as Party Guest
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Ulla Moreland
as Ted's Wife
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Kelly Ricard
as Woman Magistrate
- Claudette Roach
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Nadia Rona
as Party Guest
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Bill Torre
as Hotel Clerk
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Steve Michaels
as Taxi Inspector
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Ed Van Nuys
as Judge
