The Dark End of the Street (1981): Cast
The Dark End of the Street is a 1981 drama directed by Jan Egleson, starring Laura Harrington as Donna, Henry Tomaszewski and Lance Henriksen. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Jan Egleson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dark End of the Street About?
The premise of The Dark End of the Street without spoilers.
In a Boston housing project, a young Black man falls from a rooftop and dies, prompting police to suspect foul play. Donna and Billy, two white working‑class teenagers who witnessed the incident, grapple with the decision to reveal what they saw, risking personal backlash amid escalating racial tensions in their community.
The Dark End of the Street Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- death
- man
- couple
- wrongful arrest
- teenager
- massachusetts
- housing project
- cover up
- death of friend
- independent film
The Dark End of the Street Cast & Characters
Laura Harrington leads the cast as Donna, with Henry Tomaszewski as Billy and Lance Henriksen as Jimmy. Directed by Jan Egleson; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jan Egleson
- Laura Harrington as Donna
- Henry Tomaszewski as Billy
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Lance Henriksen as Jimmy -
Paul Guilfoyle as Cop
Also Starring in The Dark End of the Street
· 11 more- Ben Affleck Tommy
- George Martin Salvucci
- Michele Greene Marlene
- Kevin O'Rourke Foreman
- Daniel Selby Matthew
- Pamela Payton-Wright Mary Ann
- Gustave Johnson Detective Reynolds
- Terence Grey Ethan
- Albert Eaton Brian
- Flash Wiley Mr. Thomas
- Bennie Wiley Mrs. Thomas
More from Jan Egleson
More films directed by Jan Egleson, best-rated first: A Shock to the System, Coyote Waits, Mind Games and Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story.
The Dark End of the Street Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Straße ohne Ausweg” and “Тъмният край на улицата”.
- Also known as
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- Straße ohne Ausweg
- Тъмният край на улицата
- Темная сторона улицы
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The Dark End of the Street FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Dark End of the Street, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dark End of the Street?
The Dark End of the Street runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Dark End of the Street released?
The Dark End of the Street was released on February 1, 1981.
Who directed The Dark End of the Street?
The Dark End of the Street was directed by Jan Egleson.
More films by Jan Egleson Who is in the cast of The Dark End of the Street?
The Dark End of the Street stars Laura Harrington as Donna, Henry Tomaszewski as Billy and Lance Henriksen as Jimmy, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Dark End of the Street have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dark End of the Street has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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