Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid
Synopsis
A young ghetto kid despairs of ever getting out of that environment and making something of himself, until one day he gets a job as an assistant in a veterinarian's office, and working with all the animals begins to affect his outlook on life.
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NBC promo Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid 1977
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-27
Top Cast
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LeVar Burton
Billy Peoples
Ossie Davis
Dr. Fredericks
Dolph Sweet
George
Chick Vennera
Luis
Tina Andrews
Roseanne
Roxie Roker
Mrs. Peoples
T.K. Carter
Justin
Michael Constantine
Dr. Silver
Sharon Ullrick
Miss Beverly
Diana Douglas
Mrs. Bedford
Leonard Barr
Hospital Roommate
Miiko Taka
Receptionist
Ann Weldon
Bill Henderson
Albert Popwell
Richard Hack
Wayne Heffley
Stephen Mendillo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Gethers
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert C.S. Downs, Steve Gethers
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Mark Carliner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Gethers
Robert C.S. Downs, Steve Gethers
Fred Karlin
William B. Jurgensen
Carroll Sax
Mark Carliner
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Gethers
Director
Mark Carliner
Producer
Carroll Sax
Editor
Steve Gethers
Writer
William B. Jurgensen
Director of Photography
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid
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What is Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid about?
A young ghetto kid despairs of ever getting out of that environment and making something of himself, until one day he gets a job as an assistant in a veterinarian's office, and working with all the animals begins to affect his outlook on life.
Who directed Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?
Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid was directed by Steve Gethers.
Who stars in Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?
The principal cast of Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid includes LeVar Burton, Ossie Davis, Dolph Sweet, Chick Vennera, Tina Andrews.
When was Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid released and how long is it?
Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid based on a book or true story?
Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert C.S. Downs".