Stony Island (film)

Stony Island is a 1978 American musical drama film directed by Andrew Davis. It concerns an up-and-coming rhythm and blues band in Chicago.[1] Set in various places in Chicago, including gritty Stony Island Avenue, it stars Richard Davis, the director's brother,[2] and features early appearances from Dennis Franz and Rae Dawn Chong as well as numerous local musicians including saxophone great Gene Barge. Susanna Hoffs, whose mother co-wrote the screenplay, also appears. Future director Mark Romanek worked as one of the cameramen.[3]

Stony Island
Directed byAndrew Davis
Written byTamar Simon Hoffs
Andrew Davis
StarringRichard Davis
CinematographyTak Fujimoto
Edited byDov Hoenig
Music byDavid Matthews
Distributed byWorld Northal
Release date
  • 1978 (1978)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was well received by critics, who praised its music and the depiction of contemporary Chicago.[4][5] However, the film was not a commercial success.

Cast

Home media

The film was released on DVD in 2012.[6]

In 2022 the film was rereleased to rent or purchase online at andrewdavisfilms.com

References
  1. Bey, Lee (2012-04-03). "South Side cult film finally hits streets". WBEZ.
  2. "Director Andrew Davis talks 25 years of "The Fugitive"". WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
  3. Murray, Noel (2012-05-23). "Stony Island". Film.
  4. "Movie Reviews". The New York Times. 2022-09-08. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
  5. "Stony Island movie review & film summary (2012) | Roger Ebert".
  6. Chicago Sun-Times, "1970s Chicago comes alive in full funk in 'Stony Island'", April 2, 2012, http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/movies/11678703-421/1970s-chicago-comes-alive-in-full-funk-in-stony-island.html


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