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Backstreet Dreams (1990)
Directed by Rupert Hitzig
Overview
Caught in the web of inner city violence, extortion and drugs, Dean Costello is a small-time gangster with big-time dreams for himself and his autistic son, Shane. When his marriage to Ludy falls apart the doctors tell Dean that there is no hope for his son, he turns to a wealthy child psychologist, Stephanie “Stevie” Bloom in a final effort to reach Shane. Stevie tries to convince Dean that he must commit himself to Shane and leave behind his life on the streets. But Dean’s violent world continues to haunt him, and threatens to destroy the dreams he has for his son, for himself, and for Stevie. In a final battle, he must face overwhelming odds… alone.
Rated R | Length 104 minutes
Actors
Brooke Shields | Jason O'Malley | Sherilyn Fenn | Tony Fields | Nick Cassavetes | Ray Mancini | Burt Young | Anthony Franciosa | John Vizzi | Joseph Vizzi | Meg Register | Vinnie Curto | Frank Collison | Michael Bofshever | Michael D. Russo | Ellis E. Williams | Danny Spear | Jim Boeke | Dan Tullis Jr. | Redmond Gleeson | Gary Carlos Cervantes | María Celedonio | Bob Giovane | Michael Dantuono | Albert Michel Jr. | Anthony Russell | Jeff Arbaugh | Robby Robinson | Irving E. Lewis | Drummond Erskine | Bruno Damon | Bill Woltmann | Patrick L. Marchesani | Vincent Pastore | Teri Shields | Nora O'Malley | Concietta Ricchiuto | Anthony Richards | Marge Richards | Rupert Hitzig | Nancy Ricchiuto | Carol Richards | James Richards | Vincent Richards | Katey Richards | Barbara Richards | Anthony Falco | Gabe Ferriauolo | Domenick Lucignano | Joe Pantoliano