Streets of Gold
“Three visions. Two fighters. One dream. Their time is now.”
Synopsis
Alek is an immigrant from the Soviet Union who was a talented boxer in his day, but he was not allowed on the Soviet national team because he was a Jew. Depressed and discouraged, he meets two young amateur boxers. As their coach, he trains them for glory.
Top Cast
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Klaus Maria Brandauer
Alek Neuman
Adrian Pasdar
Timmy Boyle
Wesley Snipes
Roland Jenkins
Ángela Molina
Elena Gitman
Elya Baskin
Klebanov
Rainbow Harvest
Brenda
Daniel O'Shea
Vinnie (as Dan O'Shea)
John Mahoney
Linehan
Adam Nathan
Grisha
Jaroslav Stremien
Malinovsky
Michael Beach
Sonny (as Mike Beach)
Bill Cobbs
Dishwasher at Klebanov's (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Heywood Gould, Tom Cole, Richard Price
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Streets of Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Roundhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Roth
Heywood Gould, Tom Cole, Richard Price, Dezsö Magyar
Jack Nitzsche
Arthur Albert
Richard Chew
Joe Roth, Harry J. Ufland
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Roth
Director
Joe Roth
Producer
Harry J. Ufland
Producer
Richard Chew
Editor
Arthur Albert
Director of Photography
Heywood Gould
Screenplay
Tom Cole
Screenplay
Richard Price
Screenplay
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Streets of Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Streets of Gold about?
Alek is an immigrant from the Soviet Union who was a talented boxer in his day, but he was not allowed on the Soviet national team because he was a Jew. Depressed and discouraged, he meets two young amateur boxers. As their coach, he trains them for glory.
Who directed Streets of Gold?
Streets of Gold was directed by Joe Roth.
Who stars in Streets of Gold?
The principal cast of Streets of Gold includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, Adrian Pasdar, Wesley Snipes, Ángela Molina, Elya Baskin.
When was Streets of Gold released and how long is it?
Streets of Gold was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Streets of Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Streets of Gold was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Streets of Gold?
Streets of Gold holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).