Streets of Fire
“Tonight is what it means to be young.”
Synopsis
Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
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Top Cast
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Michael Paré
Tom Cody
Diane Lane
Ellen Aim
Rick Moranis
Billy Fish
Amy Madigan
McCoy
Willem Dafoe
Raven Shaddock
Bill Paxton
Clyde the Bartender
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Reva Cody
Richard Lawson
Officer Ed Price
Grand L. Bush
The Sorels - Reggie
Rick Rossovich
Officer Cooley
Lee Ving
Greer
Stoney Jackson
The Sorels - Bird
Robert Townsend
The Sorels - Lester
Mykelti Williamson
The Sorels - B.J.
E. G. Daily
Baby Doll
Lynne Thigpen
Subway Motorwoman
Marine Jahan
'Torchie's' Dancer
Ed Begley Jr.
Ben Gunn
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.56x
-$6.4M deficit
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Hill, Larry Gross
- Original Score
- Ry Cooder
- Original Title
- Streets of Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $14.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, RKO Pictures, Silver Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Hill
Walter Hill, Larry Gross
Ry Cooder
Andrew Laszlo
James Coblentz, Freeman A. Davies, Michael Ripps
Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver, Gene Levy, Mae Woods
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Hill
Director
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Ry Cooder
Original Music Composer
Walter Hill
Writer
Joel Silver
Producer
James Coblentz
Editor
Larry Gross
Writer
John Vallone
Production Design
Freeman A. Davies
Editor
Michael Ripps
Editor
Michael Tronick
Editor
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Streets of Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Streets of Fire about?
Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.
Who directed Streets of Fire?
Streets of Fire was directed by Walter Hill.
Who stars in Streets of Fire?
The principal cast of Streets of Fire includes Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan, Willem Dafoe.
When was Streets of Fire released and how long is it?
Streets of Fire was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Streets of Fire?
Streets of Fire had a reported production budget of $14.5M and grossed $8.1M at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Streets of Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Streets of Fire was composed by Ry Cooder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Streets of Fire?
Streets of Fire holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).