Cookie tries to survive one brutal night in New York’s underbelly, where love and violence collide.
STREETWALKIN'
She dropped out of high school this morning ... Tonight she's a Times Square hooker.
An innocent high school dropout, Cookie, working as a New York City street prostitute spends one night turning tricks and avoiding her emotionally unstable pimp who's starting to turn very violent.
Every neon-lit nightmare needs a Queen Bee—Julie Newmar delivers.
Melissa Leo leads a gritty ensemble through neon-lit danger as Cookie, a runaway with more grit than luck. Joan Freeman’s direction doesn’t flinch from the violence and desperation of 1980s New York street life, and Dale Midkiff’s Duke is the kind of boyfriend your mother warned you about—if your mother ever looked up from her own heartbreak.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Streetwalkin' is a 1985 American action, drama, and thriller film directed by Joan Freeman about Cookie, a runaway who is seduced by a charming pimp and forced into prostitution in New York City.
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film drops you into the seedy, vibrant underworld of 1980s New York City, capturing the era’s atmosphere in full neon and shadow.
Melissa Leo’s Cookie is no shrinking violet—her journey from innocence to hardened survivor anchors the film.
Dale Midkiff’s Duke oozes charm and menace, giving the film its unpredictable edge as Cookie’s unstable pimp.
From Antonio Fargas to Julie Newmar, the supporting lineup brings out the vivid, dangerous world Cookie navigates.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Streetwalkin' about? +
Streetwalkin' follows Cookie, a runaway who becomes involved with a violent pimp in New York City and must navigate the dangers of street life over one harrowing night.
Who directed Streetwalkin'? +
Streetwalkin' was directed by Joan Freeman.
How long is Streetwalkin'? +
Streetwalkin' has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is Streetwalkin'? +
Streetwalkin' is an action, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Streetwalkin'? +
You can watch Streetwalkin' on SassyFlix.
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