Fresh
Is Morgan Freeman the greatest American actor?
Pauline Kael, New Yorker
Street Smart
Never let the truth ruin a good story.
1987 · 1h 37m · R
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Jerry Schatzberg
Overview
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
69%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Street Smart winds up being a bit too smart for its own good, but it's compelling and complex.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Rotten
Schatzberg's major problems are lethargic pacing and a strained plot.
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Fresh
A clever thriller with a lot of unbelievable scenes and a sappy ending, but two wonderful performances.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
There's something about seedy undersides that brings out the best (or at least the personal) in director Jerry Schatzberg ... though his Elia Kazan social consciousness could use a little toning down.
Pat Graham, Chicago Reader
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