South Bronx Heroes (1985): Cast
South Bronx Heroes is a 1985 action film directed by William Szarka, starring Mario Van Peebles as Tony, Megan Van Peebles and Melissa Esposito. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- William Szarka
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is South Bronx Heroes About?
The premise of South Bronx Heroes without spoilers.
A newly released inmate lives with his sister in the South Bronx. When he meets a brother and sister fleeing their abusive foster parents—who are child pornographers—their lives intertwine. Together they must evade the predators, survive the streets, and search for a chance at redemption.
South Bronx Heroes Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- brother sister relationship
- evil foster parents
- child pornographer
- mugging
- african american protagonist
- held at gunpoint
- held at knifepoint
- gangland
- urban decay
- gang violence
- gun held to crotch
- grandfather
+12 more Show fewer
- murdered in broad daylight
- bad neighborhood
- ex convict
- runaway
- stabbed in the chest
- bronx new york city
- prison
- brother
- young
- man
- christmas
- independent film
South Bronx Heroes Cast & Characters
Mario Van Peebles leads the cast as Tony, with Megan Van Peebles as Christy and Melissa Esposito as Michelle. Directed by William Szarka; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Szarka
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Mario Van Peebles as Tony - Megan Van Peebles as Christy
- Melissa Esposito as Michelle
- Brendan Ward as Paul
Cars in South Bronx Heroes
7 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Chevette and the 1979 Ford LTD.
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1979 Chevrolet Chevette Minor role -
1979 Ford LTD Minor role -
1973 Plymouth Duster Minor role -
Caterpillar 983 Background role
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South Bronx Heroes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of South Bronx Heroes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is South Bronx Heroes?
South Bronx Heroes runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was South Bronx Heroes released?
South Bronx Heroes was released on October 1, 1985.
Who directed South Bronx Heroes?
South Bronx Heroes was directed by William Szarka.
More films by William Szarka Who is in the cast of South Bronx Heroes?
South Bronx Heroes stars Mario Van Peebles as Tony, Megan Van Peebles as Christy and Melissa Esposito as Michelle, among 4 credited actors.
Does South Bronx Heroes have a post-credit scene?
No. South Bronx Heroes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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