Streets of Fire
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.
Critics Sentiment
Ellen performs Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young onstage
Tom Cody returns home after Reva's telegram about Ellen
The film drops from the exciting kidnapping sequence to the slower character setup, then builds steadily through the action sequences to peak at the final musical performance.
Streets of Fire follows a distinctive sentiment arc that peaks with its musical numbers and action sequences while suffering during slower character moments. Reviewers consistently praised Walter Hill's visual style, the soundtrack, and key performances by Amy Madigan and Willem Dafoe, while noting Michael Pare's limitations as a lead. The film's unique aesthetic blend of 1950s and 1980s elements was divisive but ultimately appreciated by those who embraced its rock and roll fable concept.
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Michael Paré
Tom Cody
Diane Lane
Ellen Aim
Rick Moranis
Billy Fish
Amy Madigan
McCoy
Willem Dafoe
Raven Shaddock
Bill Paxton
Clyde the Bartender
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Reva Cody
Richard Lawson
Officer Ed Price
Grand L. Bush
The Sorels - Reggie
Rick Rossovich
Officer Cooley
Lee Ving
Greer
Stoney Jackson
The Sorels - Bird
Robert Townsend
The Sorels - Lester
Mykelti Williamson
The Sorels - B.J.
E. G. Daily
Baby Doll
Lynne Thigpen
Subway Motorwoman
Marine Jahan
'Torchie's' Dancer
Ed Begley Jr.
Ben Gunn
John Dennis Johnston
Pete the Mechanic
Harry Beer
Squirt
Crew
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