Streetwalkin' is a 1985 American thriller film starring Melissa Leo. It was an early film from Concorde Pictures.[1] a remake was made in 1991 called Uncaged starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan. This movie is a virtual scene for scene remake of "Streetwalkin' and it also includes some of the cast from the original one.
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| Directed by | Joan Freeman |
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| Produced by | Robert Alden executive Roger Corman |
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| Cinematography | Steven Fierberg |
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Production company | Rodeo |
| Distributed by | Concorde Pictures |
Release date | 20 September 1985 |
| Country | US |
| Language | English |
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Cookie and her brother run away from their loveless mother and their abusive stepfather in Upstate New York and arrive in New York City. At the train station, Cookie meets a pimp named Duke. With his charm, he makes her fall in love with him and soon has her working as a prostitute. However, his brutality against her colleagues disgusts her.
Cast edit
- Melissa Leo as "Cookie"
- Dale Midkiff as "Duke"
- Leon Robinson as Jason
- Antonio Fargas as Finesse
- Julie Newmar as "Queen Bee"
- Randall Batinkoff as Tim
- Annie Golden as Phoebe
- Julie Cohen as Tricia
- Deborah Offner as Heather
- Khandi Alexander as "Star"
- Greg Germann as "Creepy"
- Kirk Taylor as "Spade"
- Samantha Fox as Topless Dancer
- Conrad Roberts as Seller
- Tom Wright as Henchman #1
- Daniel Jordano as Henchman #2
- Gary Howard Klar as Bouncer
- Kim Chan as Desk Clerk
Production edit
Freeman wrote the film with her husband. It was shot over 24 nights in June 1984.[2]
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