Christopher Reeve
Jonathan Fisher
1987•1h 37m•Released•EN
Street Smart
“Never let the truth ruin a good story.”
Overview
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
March 20, 1987
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
6.0 / 10
Votes
90
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
2.8
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Cast
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Kathy Baker
Punchy
Mimi Rogers
Alison Parker
Jay Patterson
Leonard Pike
Andre Gregory
Ted Avery
Morgan Freeman
Leo "Fast Black" Smalls, Jr.
Anna Maria Horsford
Harriet
Frederick Rolf
Joel Davis
Erik King
Reginald "Reggie" Liggens
Michael J. Reynolds
Art Sheffield
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Shari Hilton
Darlene
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Donna Bailey
Yvonne
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