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1984 • 1h 33min • PG • Action

Streets of Fire

"Tonight is what it means to be young."

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.

IMDb 6.7

RT 68%

MC 59

Director

Walter Hill

Writers

Walter Hill

Larry Gross

Composer

Ry Cooder

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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

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