Rumble Fish
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Absent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days of gang warfare.
Rumble Fish is a 1983 crime drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola that follows street thug Rusty James as he grapples with living in the shadow of his legendary older brother while yearning for the gang-driven world of his youth. Shot in black and white, the film explores themes of brotherhood, identity, and the harsh realities of street life. Now available to stream, it remains a cult classic of 1980s cinema.
When does Rumble Fish come out?
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Where to watch Rumble Fish by country
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BrazilTop cast
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Matt DillonRusty James
Mickey RourkeThe Motorcycle Boy
Diane LanePatty
Dennis HopperFather
Diana ScarwidCassandra
Vincent SpanoSteve
Nicolas CageSmokey
Chris PennB.J. Jackson
Laurence FishburneMidget
William SmithPatterson the Cop
Michael HigginsMr. Harrigan
Glenn WithrowBiff Wilcox
Tom WaitsBenny- Herb RiceBlack Pool Player
- Maybelle WallaceLate Pass Clerk
Trailer
Original theatrical trailer
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Rumble Fish — frequently asked
When was Rumble Fish released?
Rumble Fish was released on October 9, 1983.
Who directed Rumble Fish?
Francis Ford Coppola directed the film, bringing his distinctive visual style to this crime drama.
What is Rumble Fish about?
The film follows Rusty James, an absent-minded street thug struggling to live up to his older brother's fearsome reputation while longing for the era of gang violence and street culture.
Is Rumble Fish in color or black and white?
Rumble Fish is shot in black and white, which became one of the film's most distinctive and memorable visual elements.
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