The Children of Times Square (1986)
A 14 year old boy runs away from his uncaring stepfather. Ultimately he lands in Time Square and is taken in by a Fagin-like cocaine dealer. The dealer introduces him to a band of homeless teens and initiates his training along with another youth. Meanwhile the youth's mother begins a feverish search for the boy.
Cast and Crew:
Director(s):
Curtis Hanson
Writer(s):
Curtis Hanson
Starring:
Howard E. Rollins Jr., Joanna Cassidy, David Ackroyd, Larry B. Scott, Jason Bernard, Danny Nucci, Silvana Gallardo, Brandon Douglas, Griffin O'Neal, De'voreaux White, Mars Callahan, Annie Oringer, Selma Archerd, Guy Christopher, Yasmine Delawari, Cecilia García, Jacob Vargas, Terry Wills, Michael Ashe, Ernie Lively, R.D. Call, John Capodice, Nick Discenza, Ami Dolenz, Jacob Donner, Courtney Gains, Chris Irrizarry, Eric King, Deborah Levin, Edwin Lugo, Clayton Prince, Nancy Renee, Michael Lopez, Roberto Román, Edie Marie Rubio, Bo Rucker, Richard Sassin, Tony Scott, J.W. Smith, Bruce Smolanoff, Joe Spinell, Anthony Trujillo, David Wagner, Stan Yale, Jack Yates
Unknown Cast:
Officer Gelman
Kid working for Otis
Police Officer aka Eric King
Producer(s):
Charles W. Fries, Marcy Gross, Ann Weston, Irv Wilson
Release Info:
Release Date: March 3, 1986 (USA) | Length: 94 min | Genre: Crime, Drama | Certificate: NR | Note(s): The Eric King in this movie is the same person as Erik King of "Dexter" fame.