Streets of Rage (film)

Streets of Rage is a 1994 American action crime film directed by Richard Elfman (credited as Aristide Sumatra) and co-written by Elfman and Mimi Lesseos, based on a story by Lesseos. The film stars Lesseos and Oliver Page.

Streets of Rage
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAristide Sumatra
Screenplay by
Story byMimi Lesseos
Produced by
  • Mimi Lesseos
  • Steve Lieb
Starring
  • Mimi Lesseos
CinematographyNick Mendoza Jr.
Edited byPeter Lonsdale
Music byMiriam Cutler
Distributed by
Release date
  • 1994 (1994)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

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A Los Angeles reporter who is a former Special Forces commando investigates a child prostitution ring.[1]

Cast

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  • Mimi Lesseos as Melody Sails
  • Oliver Page as Lunar
  • Christopher Cass as Ryan McCain
  • Ira Gold as Steven
  • Juli James as Candy
  • Gokor Chivichyan as Gokor
  • James Michael White as Nick
  • Tony Gibson as Harrison
  • Lee Wessof as Max
  • Shenin Siapinski as Flash
  • Thyra Metz as Billie
  • Darline Harris as Josie
  • Carl Irwin as Butler

Reception

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Entertainment Weekly gave the film a "C" grade, stating that Oliver Page's portrayal of the antagonist was "pure textbook" but crediting Lesseos as "the sexiest head-butter in B movies".[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Mimi in Action", Black Belt, September 2002, p. 93.
  2. ^ "Streets of Rage" (review), Entertainment Weekly, August 26, 1994.
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