The Dark End of the Street
Synopsis
Boston, Massachusetts. A young black man falls off the roof of a housing project and dies. When the authorities suspect foul play, witnesses Donna and Billy, two white working-class teens, must decide whether to tell what really happened or face the consequences of growing racial unrest in their community.
Top Cast
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Laura Harrington
Donna
Henry Tomaszewski
Billy
Michele Greene
Marlene
Lance Henriksen
Jimmy
Pamela Payton-Wright
Mary Ann
Terence Grey
Ethan
Albert Eaton
Brian
Gustave Johnson
Detective Reynolds
George Martin
Salvucci
Flash Wiley
Mr. Thomas
Bennie Wiley
Mrs. Thomas
Daniel Selby
Matthew
Ben Affleck
Tommy
Paul Guilfoyle
Cop
Kevin O'Rourke
Foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Egleson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Egleson
- Original Score
- Marion Gillon, C. Tyrone Johnson
- Original Title
- The Dark End of the Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Fund for Theater and Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Egleson
Jan Egleson
Marion Gillon, C. Tyrone Johnson
D'Arcy Marsh
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Egleson
Director
Jan Egleson
Writer
D'Arcy Marsh
Director of Photography
Marion Gillon
Original Music Composer
C. Tyrone Johnson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark End of the Street
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What is The Dark End of the Street about?
Boston, Massachusetts. A young black man falls off the roof of a housing project and dies. When the authorities suspect foul play, witnesses Donna and Billy, two white working-class teens, must decide whether to tell what really happened or face the consequences of growing racial unrest in their community.
Who directed The Dark End of the Street?
The Dark End of the Street was directed by Jan Egleson.
Who stars in The Dark End of the Street?
The principal cast of The Dark End of the Street includes Laura Harrington, Henry Tomaszewski, Michele Greene, Lance Henriksen, Pamela Payton-Wright.
When was The Dark End of the Street released and how long is it?
The Dark End of the Street was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dark End of the Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark End of the Street was composed by Marion Gillon, C. Tyrone Johnson.