Backstreet Dreams

104 minutes

9/29/1990

Overview

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.

Cast List

Brooke Shields
as Stevie
Jason O'Malley
as Dean
Sherilyn Fenn
as Lucy
Tony Fields
as Manny
Nick Cassavetes
as Mikey
Ray Mancini
as Aldo
Burt Young
as Luca
Anthony Franciosa
as Angelo
John Vizzi
as Shane
Joseph Vizzi
as Shane
Meg Register
as Candy
Vinnie Curto
as Gus
Frank Collison
as Spider
Michael Bofshever
as Dr. Sinclair
Michael D. Russo
as Paco
Ellis Williams
as Slick Shot
Danny Spear
as Bearded Man
Jim Boeke
as Burt
Dan Tullis Jr.
as Tank
Redmond Gleeson
as Dempsey
Gary Carlos Cervantes
as Jose M.
María Celedonio
as Maria M.
Bob Giovane
as Paddy
Michael Dantuono
as Vinny C.
Albert Michel Jr.
as Juan
Anthony Russell
as Sally
Jeff Arbaugh
as Corky
Robby Robinson
as Robert
Irving E. Lewis
as Lance
Drummond Erskine
as Policeman
Bruno Damon
as Police Captain
Bill Woltmann
as Tough #1
Patrick L. Marchesani
as Tough #2
Vincent Pastore
as Fat Tony
Teri Shields
as Biker
Nora O'Malley
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Concietta Ricchiuto
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Anthony Richards
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Marge Richards
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Rupert Hitzig
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Nancy Ricchiuto
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Carol Richards
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
James Richards
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Vincent Richards
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Katey Richards
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Barbara Richards
as Dean's Neighbor on Stoop
Anthony Falco
as Cop Busting Luca
Gabe Ferriauolo
as Cop Busting Luca
Domenick Lucignano
as Cop Busting Luca
Joe Pantoliano
as Paul (uncredited)