Streets of Gold (1986)

5.4/10 95 min Drama

Overview

Alek is an immigrant from the Soviet Union who was a talented boxer in his day, but he was not allowed on the Soviet national team because he was a Jew. Depressed and discouraged, he meets two young amateur boxers. As their coach, he trains them for glory.

Cast

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Alek Neuman

Adrian Pasdar

Timmy Boyle

Wesley Snipes

Roland Jenkins

Ángela Molina

Elena Gitman

Elya Baskin

Klebanov

Rainbow Harvest

Brenda

Daniel O'Shea

Vinnie (as Dan O'Shea)

John Mahoney

Linehan

Adam Nathan

Grisha

Michael Beach

Sonny (as Mike Beach)

Bill Cobbs

Dishwasher at Klebanov's (uncredited)

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