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THE REVIEW
Cult movie released in 1984, "Streets of Fire" is an all-action film to the rhythm of Rock N' Roll that at the time of its release was liked by the public but denigrated by critics.
Produced by UNIVERSAL/RKO and directed by Walter Hill (who also directed "The Warriors", 1979), the film tells the story of Ellen Aim (Diane Lane), a successful Rock star who is kidnapped during one of her concerts by a group of thug bikers, the Bombers, led by Raven (Willem Dafoe).
Ellen's partner and manager then hires the presumptuous, as well as Ellen's former lover, Tom Cody (Michael Paré) to go save the girl. The film unfolds on a terrible, poor, and banal screenplay, based on very questionable dialogues and lines. The settings of a rainy, nocturnal, and underground New York serve as a backdrop to the excellent soundtrack, which is the best work done in this film. Artists such as The Fixx (a German New Wave group) sign the soundtrack, appearing in the end credits with Deeper And Deeper (here in a cut version), The Blasters (appearing in the bus cameo), and Ry Cooder.
The film becomes an icon of the '80s but in terms of quality, it's terrible and not at all ingenious.
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Streets of Fire is a 1984 cult movie blending rock n' roll and action directed by Walter Hill. It tells the story of a kidnapped rock star and her rescue. Although the film gained audience favor and iconic 80s status, it suffers from a poor screenplay and weak dialogues. The soundtrack, featuring artists like The Fixx and Ry Cooder, is praised as the film's strongest element.
Walter Hill
Walter Hill (born 1942) is an American director, screenwriter, and producer known for lean, muscular action and neo‑noir storytelling. After debuting with Hard Times (1975), he broke through with The Warriors (1979) and 48 Hrs. (1982), and went on to direct The Driver, Southern Comfort, Streets of Fire, Red Heat, and others. He also produced Alien (1979).10 Reviews
