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Backstreet Dreams (1990)

Backstreet Dreams (1990)

Drama
Release Date: 1990, September 29
Directors: Rupert Hitzig
Countries: United States of America
Production: O'Malley Film
Cast: Joe Pantoliano, Jim Boeke, Vincent Pastore, Gary Carlos Cervantes, Burt Young, Anthony Russell, Ellis Williams, Michael Bofshever, Danny Spear, Frank Collison, Jeff Arbaugh, Brooke Shields

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.

Keywords:

autism