Backstreet Dreams
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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.
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Brooke Shields
Stevie
Known for
The Blue Lagoon
Mr. Pickles
Jason O'Malley
Dean
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Sherilyn Fenn
Lucy
Known for
Twin Peaks
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Tony Fields
Manny
Known for
Trick or Treat
A Chorus Line
Nick Cassavetes
Mikey
Known for
Face/Off
The Hangover Part II
Ray Mancini
Aldo
Known for
Redbelt
Iron Eagle III
Burt Young
Luca
Known for
Rocky
Once Upon a Time in America
Anthony Franciosa
Angelo
Known for
Tenebre
A Face in the Crowd
John Vizzi
Shane
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Joseph Vizzi
Shane
No other roles listed
Meg Register
Candy
Known for
Demonia
Boxing Helena
Vinnie Curto
Gus
Known for
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
Rupert Hitzig Director · Jason O'Malley Writer Bill Conti Composer
Budget $20M · United States release September 29, 1990 · Produced in United States
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Budget
$20,000,000
Production
O'Malley Film
Production
Trimark Pictures
Production
United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · September 29, 1990
Limited theatrical
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