Street Smart
“Never let the truth ruin a good story.”
Synopsis
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
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Street Smart (1987) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-31
Top Cast
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Christopher Reeve
Jonathan Fisher
Kathy Baker
Punchy
Mimi Rogers
Alison Parker
Jay Patterson
Leonard Pike
Andre Gregory
Ted Avery
Morgan Freeman
Leo 'Fast Black' Smalls, Jr.
Anna Maria Horsford
Harriet
Frederick Rolf
Joel Davis
Erik King
Reginald 'Reggie' Liggens
Michael J. Reynolds
Art Sheffield
Shari Hilton
Darlene
Donna Bailey
Yvonne
Ed Van Nuys
Judge
Daniel Nalbach
Singer
Rick Aviles
Solo
Leslie Carlson
Marty
Grace Garland
Black Prostitute
Shawn Lawrence
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Screenplay & Story
- David Freeman
- Original Score
- Robert Irving III
- Original Title
- Street Smart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Schatzberg
David Freeman
Robert Irving III
Adam Holender
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Schatzberg
Director
David Freeman
Writer
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Editor
Dan Leigh
Production Design
Jo Ynocencio
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Street Smart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Street Smart about?
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
Who directed Street Smart?
Street Smart was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
Who stars in Street Smart?
The principal cast of Street Smart includes Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, Mimi Rogers, Jay Patterson, Andre Gregory.
When was Street Smart released and how long is it?
Street Smart was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Street Smart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Street Smart was composed by Robert Irving III.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Street Smart?
Street Smart holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).