The Children of Times Square
Synopsis
An alienated teenage boy runs away from home and ventures to New York City where he falls in with a gang of juvenile delinquents working as drug dealers and pickpockets for a shady crime boss.
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Howard Rollins
Otis Travis
Joanna Cassidy
Sue Roberts
David Ackroyd
Peter Roberts
Larry B. Scott
Skater
Jason Bernard
Lt. Devins
Danny Nucci
Luis
Silvana Gallardo
Lizette Sotavento (Luis' mother)
Joe Spinell
Street Vendor
Brandon Douglas
Eric Roberts
Griffin O'Neal
Rick
De'voreaux White
C.J.
Mars Callahan
Brian (as Gregory 'Mars' Martin)
Annie Oringer
Debbie
Selma Archerd
Welfare Worker
Guy Christopher
Detective
Yasmine Delawari
Carla
Ami Dolenz
Courtney Gains
Punk Who Robs Victor
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Hanson
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Hanson
- Original Score
- Michael Shrieve
- Original Title
- The Children of Times Square
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- ABC, Fries Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Hanson
Curtis Hanson
Michael Shrieve
Robert Elswit
Ray Daniels
Marcy Gross, Ann Weston, Charles W. Fries
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Hanson
Director
Curtis Hanson
Writer
Michael Shrieve
Original Music Composer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Marcy Gross
Producer
Ann Weston
Producer
Ray Daniels
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children of Times Square
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Children of Times Square about?
An alienated teenage boy runs away from home and ventures to New York City where he falls in with a gang of juvenile delinquents working as drug dealers and pickpockets for a shady crime boss.
Who directed The Children of Times Square?
The Children of Times Square was directed by Curtis Hanson.
Who stars in The Children of Times Square?
The principal cast of The Children of Times Square includes Howard Rollins, Joanna Cassidy, David Ackroyd, Larry B. Scott, Jason Bernard.
When was The Children of Times Square released and how long is it?
The Children of Times Square was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children of Times Square?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children of Times Square was composed by Michael Shrieve.