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49% Critic Match
Streetwalkin'
“She dropped out of high school this morning ... Tonight she's a Times Square hooker.”
4.9 / 10• 1985• 1h 26m•R• English
ThrillerDrama
Storyline
Cookie is a teen runaway who escapes her abusive stepfather and heads for the Big Apple with her younger brother. When she arrives at the Port Authority bus terminal, Cookie meets a charming but sadistic pimp named Duke. With nowhere to go, Cookie is soon working for Duke, who introduces her to the harsh, brutal life of being a prostitute.
Cast & Crew
Melissa Leo
Cookie
Lead
Dale Midkiff
Duke
Leon
Jason
Antonio Fargas
Finesse
Julie Newmar
Queen Bee
Randall Batinkoff
Tim
Annie Golden
Phoebe
Deborah Offner
Heather
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joan Freeman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Streetwalkin' is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
