Thriller,Crime,Drama
United States of America,Canada
Street Smart is a 1987 crime thriller movie directed by Jerry Schatzberg and written by David Freeman. The film stars Christopher Reeve as Jonathan Fisher, a young journalist in New York who fabricates a story about a notorious pimp, Fast Black, played by Morgan Freeman.
Fisher's article about Fast Black becomes a sensation, and he wins a Pulitzer Prize for it. However, he soon realizes that his lie has serious consequences when Fast Black is arrested for murder, and the police believe that Fisher knows the truth about the crime.
Desperate to protect his reputation and his career, Fisher agrees to help Fast Black's lawyer, Harry (Kathy Baker), by testifying in court that he met Fast Black in person and that his story was based on fact. But as the trial unfolds, Fisher finds himself caught in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal.
Meanwhile, Fast Black's girlfriend, Punchy (Mimi Rogers), becomes increasingly suspicious of Fisher's motives and starts to investigate him herself. The tension builds as the trial reaches its climax, and the truth about Fisher and Fast Black's past is finally revealed.
Street Smart is a gripping crime drama that explores the ethical quandaries of journalism and the criminal justice system. The film features outstanding performances from both Christopher Reeve and Morgan Freeman, showcasing their range as actors and cementing their status as screen legends.
