Streetwalkin'
Streetwalkin' is a 1985 American thriller film starring Melissa Leo. It was an early film from Concorde Pictures.[1]
| Streetwalkin' | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Joan Freeman |
| Produced by | Robert Alden executive Roger Corman |
| Written by | Robert Alden Joan Freeman |
| Starring | Melissa Leo Dale Midkiff Julie Newmar |
| Music by | Matthew Ender Doug Timm |
| Cinematography | Steven Fierberg |
| Edited by | John K. Adams Patrick Rand |
Production company | Rodeo |
| Distributed by | Concorde Pictures |
Release date | September 20, 1985 |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
Plot
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
- 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
- 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
Freeman wrote the film with her husband. It was shot over 24 nights in June 1984.[2]
References
- `STREETWALKIN" / Corman Hustles New Distribution Territory / Prostitution story may pave new path: [SUNDAY Edition] Stanley, John. San Francisco Chronicle 23 Feb 1986: 20.
- FILMMAKER GOES FROM PBS TO 'STREETWALKIN' ': New York Times. 19 Oct 1985: E.2.
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