Backstreet Dreams

Backstreet Dreams — Plot

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.

• Release date
• September 29, 1990
• Runtime
• 104 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Rupert Hitzig

Backstreet Dreams — Cast

Brooke Shields Stevie Jason O'Malley Dean Sherilyn Fenn Lucy

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Tony Fields Manny Nick Cassavetes Mikey

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Ray Mancini Aldo Burt Young Luca Anthony Franciosa Angelo