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Street Smart (1987)

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Movie Info

Jonathan Fisher (Christopher Reeve) is a newspaper reporter who becomes a celebrity when he writes a fictitious expos� on prostitution. The story of the high-living pimp is too close a resemblance to real-life flesh pedlar Fast Black (Morgan Freeman), and Jonathan is jailed when he refuses to turn his papers over to the local district attorney. In jail for suspicion of murder, Black tries to silence the reporter who created the sensational fabrication. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama

Directed By: Jerry Schatzberg

Written By: David Freeman

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1987 Wide

On DVD: Oct 7, 2003

Media Home Entertainment

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Cast

Christopher Reeve
Jonathan Fisher
Morgan Freeman
Fast Black
Kathy Baker
Punchy
Mimi Rogers
Alison Parker
Jay Patterson
Leonard Pike
Andre Gregory
Ted Avery
Anna Maria Horsford
Harriet
Frederick Rolf
Joel Davis
Erik King
Reggie
Michael J. Reynolds
Art Sheffield
Shari Hilton
Darlene
Donna Bailey
Yvonne
Lynne Adams
Rick Aviles
Solo
Danny Brainin
T.V. Cameraman
Les Carlson
Marty
Dorian Joe Clark
Transvestite
Carol Ann Francis
Susan
Ann Pearl Gary
Waitress
Francesco Golisano
Eddie Earl Hatch
Flashy Man
Max Montor
Robert Morelli
Undercover Cop
Richard Mullally
Suburban John
Daniel Nalbach
Singer
Eve Napier
Trish
Rick van Nutter
Judge
Grace Garland
Black Prostitute
Margarita Stocker
Intellectual Woman
Joe Barrientos
Hispanic Prostitute
Walter Allen Bennet Jr.
Ball Player
Ruth Dahan
Mrs. Silverbeard
Ernest Deveaux
Kid
David Glen
Jay
Francisco Gonzales
Pablo
Terry Haig
Marshall
Emmanuelle LaSalle
Waitress
Donald Lamoureux
Prison Reporter
Shawn Laurence
Bartender
Wally Martin
Lowlife
Vera Miller
Party Guest
Ulla Moreland
Ted's Wife
Kelly Ricard
Woman Magistrate
Claudette Roach
Nadia Rona
Party Guest
Bill Torre
Hotel Clerk
Steve Michaels
Taxi Inspector
Ed Van Nuys
Judge

Critic Reviews for Street Smart

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Street Smart winds up being a bit too smart for its own good, but it's compelling and complex.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

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Schatzberg's major problems are lethargic pacing and a strained plot.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Richard Harrington

Washington Post

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A clever thriller with a lot of unbelievable scenes and a sappy ending, but two wonderful performances.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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There's something about seedy undersides that brings out the best (or at least the personal) in director Jerry Schatzberg ... though his Elia Kazan social consciousness could use a little toning down.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Pat Graham

Chicago Reader

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...the movie's still worth seeing, though, if only for Freeman's electrifying performance.

August 1, 2003 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Freeman is remarkable.

January 27, 2003 Comment

Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

Justified by Freeman's amazing performance

September 9, 2002 Comment

Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

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Morgan Freeman's performance IS the movie; the rest is a supporting cast trying to work themes a rewrite by James Toback would have fully realized ... and we would be locked into Reeve's dilemma more than just as our ticket to meeting Fast Black ... Points for Anna Horsford and Kathy Baker (who makes a foul shot as the

June 3, 2007

Adam Mahler

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In "Street Smart," a magazine journalist, Jonathan Fisher(Christopher Reeve), has trouble researching an article about a pimp, even after interviewing Punchy(Kathy Baker), a prostitute, so he fabricates the article, instead. As a result of the article being a hit, he becomes the toast of the town. But the district

September 22, 2007

Walter M.

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