Street Hero movie poster

Street Hero

"His Street. His Game. His Rules."

August 15, 1984 1h 42m 7.6/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1984. Street Hero is a drama film. directed by Michael Pattinson.

Starring Vince Colosimo, Sigrid Thornton, and Sandy Gore

Synopsis

Vinnie is a teenage boy who is an outcast at school, alienating teachers and students alike. He is a local courier for the local Mafia boss. He lives in welfare housing with his mother (Peta Toppano), a young brother and sister, and his Mum's lover who he can't stand. Vinnie takes out his aggression with the world practicing boxing at the local gym. He is haunted by images of his father (when just a boy he witnessed his father's murder) and his father's boxing career. His music teacher (Sandy Gore) encourages him to get involved as a drummer with the school band, and his girlfriend Gloria (Sigrid Thornton) and others influence him to stay away from the Mafia.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 15, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (4 votes)
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Budget $2.5M Production budget
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Box Office $700K 0.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,500,000
Revenue
$700,000

Production Companies

  • Film Victoria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Street Hero about?

Vinnie is a teenage boy who is an outcast at school, alienating teachers and students alike. He is a local courier for the local Mafia boss. He lives in welfare housing with his mother (Peta Toppan...

Who directed Street Hero?

Street Hero was directed by Michael Pattinson.

How long is Street Hero?

Street Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Street Hero released?

Street Hero was released on August 15, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Street Hero?

The main cast of Street Hero includes Vince Colosimo, Sigrid Thornton, Sandy Gore, Bill Hunter, Ray Marshall.