Street Hero
“His Street. His Game. His Rules.”
Synopsis
Vinnie is a teenage boy who is an outcast at school, alienating teachers and students alike. He is a local courier for the local Mafia boss. He lives in welfare housing with his mother (Peta Toppano), a young brother and sister, and his Mum's lover who he can't stand. Vinnie takes out his aggression with the world practicing boxing at the local gym. He is haunted by images of his father (when just a boy he witnessed his father's murder) and his father's boxing career. His music teacher (Sandy Gore) encourages him to get involved as a drummer with the school band, and his girlfriend Gloria (Sigrid Thornton) and others influence him to stay away from the Mafia.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Street Hero (1984) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-16
Top Cast
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Vince Colosimo
Vinnie
Sigrid Thornton
Gloria
Sandy Gore
Bonnie Rogers
Bill Hunter
Det. Fitzpatrick
Ray Marshall
George
Amanda Muggleton
Miss Reagan
Peta Toppano
Vinnie's Mother
Peter Sardi
Joey
Tibor Gyapjas
Freddo
Luciano Catenacci
Ciccio
Robert Noble
Mick O'Shea
Noel Browne
Det. Richards
Jim Fotopoulos
Billy
Vince D'Amico
Nino
John Lee
Vice Principal
Max Davidson
Principal
Fincina Hopgood
Trixie
Darren Boyd
Karl
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$700K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.28x
-$1.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pattinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Sardi
- Original Title
- Street Hero
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $700K
- Production Studios
- Film Victoria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pattinson
Jan Sardi
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Pattinson
Director
Jan Sardi
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Street Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Street Hero about?
Vinnie is a teenage boy who is an outcast at school, alienating teachers and students alike. He is a local courier for the local Mafia boss. He lives in welfare housing with his mother (Peta Toppano), a young brother and sister, and his Mum's lover who he can't stand. Vinnie takes out his aggression with the world practicing boxing at the local gym. He is haunted by images of his father (when just a boy he witnessed his father's murder) and his father's boxing career. His music teacher (Sandy Gore) encourages him to get involved as a drummer with the school band, and his girlfriend Gloria (Sigrid Thornton) and others influence him to stay away from the Mafia.
Who directed Street Hero?
Street Hero was directed by Michael Pattinson.
Who stars in Street Hero?
The principal cast of Street Hero includes Vince Colosimo, Sigrid Thornton, Sandy Gore, Bill Hunter, Ray Marshall.
When was Street Hero released and how long is it?
Street Hero was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Street Hero?
Street Hero had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $700K at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Street Hero?
Street Hero holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).