The Dark End of the Street (1981)

Boston, Massachusetts. A young black man falls off the roof of a housing project and dies. When the authorities suspect foul play, witnesses Donna and Billy, two white working-class teens, must decide whether to tell what really happened or face the consequences of growing racial unrest in their community.

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Laura Harrington

Donna

H

Henry Tomaszewski

Billy

Michele Greene

Marlene

Lance Henriksen

Jimmy

Pamela Payton-Wright

Mary Ann

T

Terence Grey

Ethan

A

Albert Eaton

Brian

Gustave Johnson

Detective Reynolds

George Martin

Salvucci

F

Flash Wiley

Mr. Thomas

B

Bennie Wiley

Mrs. Thomas

D

Daniel Selby

Matthew

Ben Affleck

Tommy

Paul Guilfoyle

Cop

Kevin O'Rourke

Foreman

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