Stony Island is a 1978 American musical drama film directed by Andrew Davis. It concerns an up-and-coming rhythm and blues band in Chicago.[2] Set in various places in Chicago, including gritty Stony Island Avenue, it stars Richard Davis, the director's brother,[3] and features early appearances from Dennis Franz and Rae Dawn Chong as well as numerous local musicians including saxophone great Gene Barge. Susanna Hoffs, whose mother co-wrote the screenplay, also appears. Future director Mark Romanek worked as one of the cameramen.[4]

Stony Island
Original theatrical poster
Directed byAndrew Davis
Written byTamar Simon Hoffs
Andrew Davis
Starring
CinematographyTak Fujimoto
Edited byDov Hoenig
Music byDavid Matthews
Distributed byWorld Northal
Release date
  • 1978 (1978)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$380,000[1]

The film was well received by critics, who praised its music and the depiction of contemporary Chicago.[5][6] However, the film was not a commercial success.

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Home media

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The film was released on DVD in 2012.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Donahue, Suzanne Mary (1987). American film distribution : the changing marketplace. UMI Research Press. p. 247.
  2. ^ Bey, Lee (April 3, 2012). "South Side cult film finally hits streets". WBEZ.
  3. ^ "Director Andrew Davis talks 25 years of "The Fugitive"". WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own. August 20, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  4. ^ Murray, Noel (May 23, 2012). "Stony Island". Film.
  5. ^ "Movie Reviews". The New York Times. September 8, 2022. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  6. ^ "Stony Island movie review & film summary (2012) | Roger Ebert".
  7. ^ Chicago Sun-Times, "1970s Chicago comes alive in full funk in 'Stony Island'", April 2, 2012, http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/movies/11678703-421/1970s-chicago-comes-alive-in-full-funk-in-stony-island.html
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