
Backstreet Dreams
Caught in the web of inner city violence, extortion and drugs, Dean Costello is a small-time gangster with big-time dreams for himself and his autistic son, Shane. When his marriage to Ludy falls apart the doctors tell Dean that there is no hope for his son, he turns to a wealthy child psychologist, Stephanie "Stevie" Bloom in a final effort to reach Shane. Stevie tries to convince Dean that he must commit himself to Shane and leave behind his life on the streets. But Dean's violent world continues to haunt him, and threatens to destroy the dreams he has for his son, for himself, and for Stevie. In a final battle, he must face overwhelming odds... alone.
Release Date: 1990-09-29
Drama
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Casts

Brooke Shields
as Stevie

Jason O'Malley
as Dean

Sherilyn Fenn
as Lucy

Tony Fields
as Manny

Nick Cassavetes
as Mikey

Ray Mancini
as Aldo

Burt Young
as Luca

Anthony Franciosa
as Angelo

Meg Register
as Candy

Frank Collison
as Spider