Street Smart (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Street Smart is a 1987 drama thriller directed by Jerry Schatzberg, starring Christopher Reeve, Andre Gregory and Mimi Rogers. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Group, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Street Smart About?
The premise of Street Smart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling reporter crafts a sensational exposé on street prostitution, hoping to boost his career. The fabricated story proves successful, but the consequences are far-reaching and dangerous. He becomes deeply involved with the ruthless pimp who inspired his article, a complex and dangerous relationship that puts his life at risk as he attempts to conceal the truth behind his story.
Street Smart Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- cadillac motor vehicle
- prostitution
- sex work
- sex worker
- media manipulation
- fake news
- media
- abusive relationship
- implied sex with prostitutes
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- fake alibi
- coincidence
- deception
- journalistic fraud
- murder of prostitute
- graffiti
- journalism ethics
- reporter as protagonist
- celebrity
- times square manhattan new york city
- in contempt of court
- crusading district attorney
- magazine reporter
- magazine editor
- entrapment
- extortion
- fraud
- gangster
- henchman
- cheap hotel
- second degree murder
- jail
- judge
- street justice
- loyalty
- magazine
- fundraiser cocktail party
- romantic reconciliation
- subpoena
- urban crime
- threatened with torture
- tv program
- television reporter
- threat
- murder trial
- violent man
- urban blight
- police surveillance
Street Smart Cast
Christopher Reeve leads the cast, with Andre Gregory and Mimi Rogers. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerry Schatzberg
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Street Smart Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Street Smart 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Street Smart Plot Summary
What happens in Street Smart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jonathan Fisher, Christopher Reeve, a struggling magazine reporter in New York City, is locked in a battle with his editor, Ted Avery Andre Gregory, over how to salvage his career with a story that could catapult him into the public eye. Frustration gnaws at him as he clumsily tries to pitch a profile about a real-life street pimp, an idea Ted finds intriguing but insists must be completed under a tight, almost impossible deadline. To chase the story, Jonathan uses a risky tactic: he pays for time with a prostitute, an upbeat former beautician nicknamed Punchy Mimi Rogers, hoping to uncover material that will feel authentic and urgent. , runs deep, and she remains guarded, fearful of crossing the life she’s made on the street.
Full summary
The whole story of Street Smart, scene by scene
Street Smart Box Office
Street Smart grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
Street Smart Awards & Nominations
Street Smart won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 1988, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 1988 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Supporting Male – Morgan Freeman
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Kathy Baker
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Golden Globes 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor) – Morgan Freeman
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Oscars 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Morgan Freeman
Street Smart Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Street Smart.
How Well Do You Know Street Smart?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor plays the ambitious magazine reporter Jonathan Fisher?
Cars in Street Smart
27 cars on screen, including the 1981 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and the 1973 Chevrolet C-30.
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1981 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Main role -
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1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1977 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Street Smart Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Malandros de Rua” and “El reportero de la calle 42”.
- Also known as
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- Malandros de Rua
- El reportero de la calle 42
- Glitzernder Asphalt
- Street Smart - Per le strade di New York
- La Rue
- A hamis riport
- עיתונות שחורה
- 花街传奇
- NYストリート・スマート
- Уличный парень
- 스트리트 스마트
- Armação Perigosa
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- Sokak Serserisi
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Street Smart FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Street Smart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Street Smart?
Street Smart runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Street Smart released?
Street Smart was released on March 20, 1987.
Who directed Street Smart?
Street Smart was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
More films by Jerry Schatzberg Who is in the cast of Street Smart?
Street Smart stars Christopher Reeve, Andre Gregory and Mimi Rogers, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Street Smart make at the box office?
Street Smart grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
How is Street Smart rated?
Street Smart has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
What awards did Street Smart win?
Street Smart won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Supporting Male at the Spirit Awards 1988.
Does Street Smart have a post-credit scene?
No. Street Smart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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