Synopsis
In this bristling, urban drama, two teenage lovers must overcome tremendous odds to make it off the mean streets of L. A., or die trying. Features football legend Jim Brown.
Scores
Overall Score
19.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
4.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.6%
Review Aggregate
49.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, action-packed, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenaction-packedemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Brown | 1989 | $9,000 | $23,000 | (est) |
| Anthony Geary | 1989 | $6,000 | $14,000 | (est) |
| Angel Tompkins | 1989 | $4,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Richard Roundtree | 1989 | $3,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Greg Gomez Thomsen | 1989 | $3,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Clyde R. Jones | 1989 | $3,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Cheryl Kay | 1989 | $2,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count2
Rotten Tomatoes audience score45.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating5.5
IMDb votes591
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $862,551 | $2,182,115 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $862,551 | $2,182,115 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $431,276 | $1,091,058 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $5,192,000 | $13,134,923 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $2,879,000 | $7,283,406 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $345,020 | $872,846 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $8,847,296 | $22,382,233 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $949,000 (est) | $2,400,817 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $690,000 (est) | $1,745,589 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $354,000 | $895,563 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $605,000 | $1,530,552 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $189,800 | $480,163 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $2,787,800 | $7,052,685 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $6,059,496 | $15,329,548 |
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