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Streets of Fire( 1984)

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Tonight is what it means to be young.

Overview

Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Michael Paré

      Tom Cody

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      Diane Lane

      Ellen Aim

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      Rick Moranis

      Billy Fish

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      Amy Madigan

      McCoy

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      Willem Dafoe

      Raven Shaddock

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      Bill Paxton

      Clyde the Bartender

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      Deborah Van Valkenburgh

      Reva Cody

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      Richard Lawson

      Officer Ed Price

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      Grand L. Bush

      The Sorels - Reggie

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      Rick Rossovich

      Officer Cooley

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      Lee Ving

      Greer

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      Stoney Jackson

      The Sorels - Bird

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      Robert Townsend

      The Sorels - Lester

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      Mykelti Williamson

      The Sorels - B.J.

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      Elizabeth Daily

      Baby Doll

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      Lynne Thigpen

      Subway Motorwoman

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      Marine Jahan

      'Torchie's' Dancer

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      Ed Begley Jr.

      Ben Gunn

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      John Dennis Johnston

      Pete the Mechanic

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      Harry Beer

      Squirt

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      Olivia Brown

      Addie

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      Kip Waldo

      Waldo

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      Peter Jason

      Ardmore Cop Harry

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      Matthew Laurance

      Ardmore Cop #2

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      Tamu Blackwell

      Richmond Citizen

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      Ric Moreno

      Richmond Citizen

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      Antonie Becker

      Richmond Citizen

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      Vicki Iovine

      Bar Patron

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      John Hateley

      Poker Player

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      Rock A. Walker

      Poker Player

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      Paul Mones

      The Roadmasters

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      Vince Deadrick Jr.

      The Roadmasters

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      Paul M. Lane

      The Roadmasters

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      Bernie Pock

      The Roadmasters

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      Spiro Razatos

      The Roadmasters

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      Jeff Smolek

      The Roadmasters

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      Lee Allen

      The Blasters

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      Dave Alvin

      The Blasters

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      Philip Alvin

      The Blasters

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      William Bateman

      The Blasters

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      Molly Hansen

      Concertgoer (uncredited)

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      Kathy Griffin

      Concertgoer (uncredited)

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      Tom Waters

      Concertgoer (uncredited)

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      David LeBell

      Richmond Citizen (uncredited)

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      Chuck Zito

      Bombers Gang Member (uncredited)

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      Sherman 'Big Train' Bergman

      Bombers Gang Member (uncredited)

    Social

    Review 2Discussion

    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Sat Apr 18 2015
    Bombers, Blasters, Attackers and Streets of Fire. Streets of Fire is directed by Walter Hill who also co-writes the screenplay with Larry Gross. It stars Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan and Willem Dafoe. Music is scored by Ry Cooder and cinematography is by Andrew Laszlo. When the lead singer of Ellen Aim and the Attackers is kidnapped by biker gang The Bombers, her ex-soldier of fortune boyfriend is contacted and hired to go get her back... There were a couple of movies released in 1984 by maverick directors that were frowned upon at the time, but are now significa...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    14500000.00

    Revenue

    8089290.00

    Keywords

    • rescue
    • kidnapping
    • mercenary
    • fan
    • singer
    • motorcycle
    • motorcycle gang
    • neo-noir
    • biker gangs