Hurricane Streets

Hurricane Streets (also known as Hurricane) is a 1997 American coming-of-age drama film directed and written by Morgan J. Freeman in his feature directorial debut. It stars Brendan Sexton III, Shawn Elliot, L. M. Kit Carson, and Edie Falco. The film tells the story of Marcus, a New York City street kid who is conflicted between running with a gang who want to move up in more serious crimes and a girl he meets who tries to steer him clear from a potential life in prison.

Hurricane Streets
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMorgan J. Freeman
Written byMorgan J. Freeman
Produced byMorgan J. Freeman
Gill Holland
Galt Niederhoffer
Starring
CinematographyEnrique Chediak
Edited bySabine Hoffmann
Music byTheodore Shapiro
Production
company
United Artists
Distributed byMGM Distribution Co.
Release dates
  • January 21, 1997 (1997-01-21) (Sundance)
  • February 13, 1998 (1998-02-13) (United States)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$375,634

At the 1997 Sundance Film Festival, the film won the Audience Award, Best Director Award, and Best Cinematography Award, making it the first film to ever win three awards at the festival. It was released by United Artists.

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