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The Dark End of the Street

19811h 29mJan Egleson
IMDb 4.7

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Boston, Massachusetts. A young black man falls off the roof of a housing project and dies. When the authorities suspect foul play, witnesses Donna and Billy, two white working-class teens, must decide whether to tell what really happened or face the consequences of growing racial unrest in their community.

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Boston, Massachusetts

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What is The Dark End of the Street (1981) about?

Boston, Massachusetts. A young black man falls off the roof of a housing project and dies. When the authorities suspect foul play, witnesses Donna and Billy, two white working-class teens, must decide whether to tell what really happened or face the consequences of growing racial unrest in their community.

Who stars in The Dark End of the Street?

The Dark End of the Street stars Laura Harrington (Donna), Henry Tomaszewski (Billy), Michele Greene (Marlene), Lance Henriksen (Jimmy), Pamela Payton-Wright (Mary Ann). The film was directed by Jan Egleson.

How long is The Dark End of the Street?

The Dark End of the Street has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981.

Is The Dark End of the Street worth watching?

The Dark End of the Street holds an IMDb rating of 4.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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