The Dark End of the Street
1981 · 89 min · ★ 2.8 · Drama
Boston, Massachusetts. A young black man falls off the roof of a housing project and dies. When the authorities suspect foul play, witnesses Donna and Billy, two white working-class teens, must decide whether to tell what really happened or face the consequences of growing racial unrest in their community.
Directed by Jan Egleson · Written by Jan Egleson
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Laura Harrington Donna - H Henry Tomaszewski Billy
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Michele Greene Marlene -
Lance Henriksen Jimmy -
Pamela Payton-Wright Mary Ann - T Terence Grey Ethan
- A Albert Eaton Brian
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Gustave Johnson Detective Reynolds -
George Martin Salvucci - F Flash Wiley Mr. Thomas
- B Bennie Wiley Mrs. Thomas
- D Daniel Selby Matthew
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