Backstreet Dreams (1990)

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.

Cast (52)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Brooke Shields

Stevie

Jason O'Malley

Dean

Sherilyn Fenn

Lucy

T

Tony Fields

Manny

Nick Cassavetes

Mikey

R

Ray Mancini

Aldo

Burt Young

Luca

Anthony Franciosa

Angelo

J

John Vizzi

Shane

J

Joseph Vizzi

Shane

Meg Register

Candy

V

Vinnie Curto

Gus

Frank Collison

Spider

Michael Bofshever

Dr. Sinclair

M

Michael D. Russo

Paco

Ellis Williams

Slick Shot

D

Danny Spear

Bearded Man

J

Jim Boeke

Burt

Dan Tullis Jr.

Tank

Redmond Gleeson

Dempsey

Gary Carlos Cervantes

Jose M.

María Celedonio

Maria M.

B

Bob Giovane

Paddy

M

Michael Dantuono

Vinny C.

A

Albert Michel Jr.

Juan

Anthony Russell

Sally

J

Jeff Arbaugh

Corky

R

Robby Robinson

Robert

I

Irving E. Lewis

Lance

D

Drummond Erskine

Policeman

B

Bruno Damon

Police Captain

B

Bill Woltmann

Tough #1

P

Patrick L. Marchesani

Tough #2

Vincent Pastore

Fat Tony

Teri Shields

Biker

N

Nora O'Malley

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

C

Concietta Ricchiuto

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

A

Anthony Richards

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

M

Marge Richards

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

R

Rupert Hitzig

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

N

Nancy Ricchiuto

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

C

Carol Richards

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

J

James Richards

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

V

Vincent Richards

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

K

Katey Richards

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

B

Barbara Richards

Dean's Neighbor on Stoop

A

Anthony Falco

Cop Busting Luca

G

Gabe Ferriauolo

Cop Busting Luca

D

Domenick Lucignano

Cop Busting Luca

Joe Pantoliano

Paul (uncredited)

Elias Koteas

Wizard

Anibal O. Lleras

Biker under the bridge (uncredited)

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