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Streets of Fire

Streets of Fire

Tonight is what it means to be young.

19846.91h 33m

Overview

Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.

Directed by Walter Hill
Written by Walter Hill, Larry Gross
Produced by Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon
Box OfficeBudget: $14.5MRevenue: $8.1M

Top Cast

Michael Paré

Michael Paré

Tom Cody

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

Ellen Aim

Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis

Billy Fish

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

McCoy

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Raven Shaddock

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Clyde the Bartender

Deborah Van Valkenburgh

Deborah Van Valkenburgh

Reva Cody

Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

Officer Ed Price

Grand L. Bush

Grand L. Bush

The Sorels - Reggie

Rick Rossovich

Rick Rossovich

Officer Cooley

Themes & Keywords

rescuekidnappingmercenaryfansingermotorcyclemotorcycle gangneo-noirbiker gangs

About Streets of Fire

Streets of Fire is a action film released in 1984 exploring themes of rescue, kidnapping, mercenary, fan, singer, motorcycle. Directed by Walter Hill, it stars Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis. Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.

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