Boulevard (1994): Cast & Plot
Boulevard is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Penelope Buitenhuis, starring Rae Dawn Chong as Ola, Lou Diamond Phillips and Lance Henriksen. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Penelope Buitenhuis
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Boulevard About?
The premise of Boulevard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On the boulevard, survival is paramount. A street prostitute shelters an abused young woman fleeing her misogynistic boyfriend. Together they must confront the prostitute’s terrifying pimp and evade a dogged police detective determined to bring them all to justice.
Boulevard Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female female kiss
- lesbian sex
- female nudity
- attempted rape
- female frontal nudity
- rape
- rough sex
- interracial sex
- sex scene
- police
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- transgender woman
- prostitute
- woman
- young
- female star appears nude
- bazongas
- detective
- pimp
- adoption
- white panties
- panties
- plainclothes officer
- flashback
- fear
- domestic violence
- betrayal
- one word title
- woman in labor
- urination
- shower
- pregnancy
- male female relationship
- toronto ontario canada
- violence
- homophobic violence
- homophobia
- aggression
- murder
- lesbian
- anal rape
- anal sex
- prostitution
- night life
- oral sex
- independent film
- transgender
- transgender prostitute
Boulevard Cast & Characters
Rae Dawn Chong leads the cast as Ola, with Lou Diamond Phillips as Hassan and Lance Henriksen as McClaren. Directed by Penelope Buitenhuis; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Penelope Buitenhuis
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Rae Dawn Chong as Ola -
Lou Diamond Phillips as Hassan -
Lance Henriksen as McClaren - Kari Wuhrer as Jennefer
Also Starring in Boulevard
· 4 more- Judith Scott Sheila
- Keram Malicki-Sánchez Sister
- Joel Bissonnette J-Rod
- Amber Lea Weston Debi
More from Penelope Buitenhuis
More films directed by Penelope Buitenhuis: House of Deadly Lies, A Family’s Secret, Am I a Serial Killer? and Mistress Hunter.
Boulevard Plot Summary
What happens in Boulevard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jennifer Jennifer runs away from her abusive boyfriend, surrenders her baby for adoption, and hops the next bus out of town. The harsh, wintry streets of Toronto greet her as she tries to survive on her own, fraught with cold nights and uncertainty. In this bleak landscape, she crosses paths with Ola, a seasoned prostitute who decides to shelter her from the harshness outside. Ola becomes more than a guardian—she’s a mentor, a protector, and a wary anchor in Jennifer’s turbulent new world.
Full summary
The whole story of Boulevard, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Boulevard?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the woman who runs away from her abusive boyfriend and seeks shelter on the streets of Toronto?
Cars in Boulevard
15 cars on screen, including the 1972 AMC Javelin and the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupé W111.
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1972 AMC Javelin Important role -
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupé W111 Important role -
1972 AMC Javelin Minor role -
1981 Dodge Ram Van Minor role
Boulevard Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Heisser Asphalt” and “Descente aux enfers”.
- Also known as
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- Heisser Asphalt
- Descente aux enfers
- Heißer Asphalt
- Pasák
- 林荫大道
- На панели
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including London Boulevard, Streetwalkin' and Boarding Gate.
Boulevard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Boulevard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Boulevard?
Boulevard runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Boulevard released?
Boulevard was released on May 1, 1994.
Who directed Boulevard?
Boulevard was directed by Penelope Buitenhuis.
More films by Penelope Buitenhuis Who is in the cast of Boulevard?
Boulevard stars Rae Dawn Chong as Ola, Lou Diamond Phillips as Hassan and Lance Henriksen as McClaren, among 8 credited actors.
Does Boulevard have a post-credit scene?
No. Boulevard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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