Stony Island

1h 37min

Music

Drama

Richie Bloom, the only white kid on the block, forms an R&B band with his best friend, Kevin. With the help of their mentor, aging sax legend Percy, they pull together a funky supergroup. Despite few resources and heavy losses this resilient group of dedicated musicians, armed only with wit, sleight of hand and outrageous Chicago bravado must come together to finally make their smash debut.

Cast

Richard Davis

Richard Davis

Richie Bloom
Gene Barge

Gene Barge

Percy Price
Ronnie Barron

Ronnie Barron

Ronnie Roosevelt
Nathan Davis

Nathan Davis

Lewis Moss
Tom Mula

Tom Mula

Raymond Popitch
Natalija Nogulich

Natalija Nogulich

Mr. Moss' Honey
Oscar Brown Jr.

Oscar Brown Jr.

Alderman Waller
Meshach Taylor

Meshach Taylor

Alderman's Yes-Man
Abraham Lubin

Abraham Lubin

Cantor at Wake
Nienke De Jong

Nienke De Jong

Cosmetician
Dennis Franz

Dennis Franz

Jerry Domino
Ian Patrick Williams

Ian Patrick Williams

Hot Guitar Dealer
Steve Wysocki

Steve Wysocki

Fish Pusher
Carmi Simon

Carmi Simon

Barry Cowan
Nathan Herman

Nathan Herman

Richie's Phone Calling Co-Worker
Adam Griswold

Adam Griswold

Richie's Boss
Phil Upchurch

Phil Upchurch

Guitar Player
Sid Sims

Sid Sims

Bass Player
Michael James

Michael James

Uncle Roy
Roberta Custer

Roberta Custer

Aunt Betty
Jack Boykin Jr.

Jack Boykin Jr.

Musician Buddy Junebug
Tammy Schapiro

Tammy Schapiro

Cousin Tammy
Leo F. Goode

Leo F. Goode

Autopsy Pathologist
Clarence Ludd

Clarence Ludd

Gig Club Owner
Jules Furth

Jules Furth

Barry's Father
Kathy Brady

Kathy Brady

Barry's Sister
Mary Petrie

Mary Petrie

Kevin's Gig Date
La Sondra Barnes

La Sondra Barnes

Little Dancer at Wake

Release date

17th Nov 1978

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English