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Street Smart

Drama Magazine reporter Jonathan Fisher, in danger of losing his job, promises to write a factual hard-hitting story of prostitution. But when he tries to get information from the subjects, he is ignored. So he ends up faking a well received story of a pimp, describing his life and crimes. But police think the story is of a real life pimp who is wanted for murder and start pressuring him to reveal the identity of subject in his story, and all ... [+]
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United States
Chicago Reader
"While the tone is downbeat, the bitter realism and quiet virtuosity of Street Smart are, in the forcefulness of their presentation, strangely exhilarating." 
United States
Chicago Sun-Times
"A clever thriller with a lot of unbelievable scenes and a sappy ending, but two wonderful performances. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)" 
United States
The Washington Post
"Schatzberg's major problems are lethargic pacing and a strained plot." 
United States
The New York Times
"'Street Smart' winds up being a bit too smart for its own good, but it's compelling and complex."
United States
Newsweek
"[It] keeps you in a state of agitated suspense as it springs one booby trap after another on its compromised and foolish hero"
United States
Chicago Tribune
"A superb entertainment, it also has something to say."
United States
Miami Herald
"It's not very good, but there are redeeming features"
United States
TV Guide
"Thanks to a terrific performance by Freeman and slick direction by Jerry Schatzberg, this is a fast-moving, intermittently riveting crime drama."
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