Synopsis
On the mean streets of New York City, a dog-eat-dog mentality reigns among the destitute citizens. In one of the many abandoned buildings in the neighborhood of Alphabet City lives the Brazilian Rita La Punta, along with her delinquent son, Thiago, and a gang of Hispanic teens charged with selling heroin and cocaine. When Rita and her young gang members get involved in a minor turf war, the violence escalates out of control, touching everyone and sparing no one.
Key facts
Cast
Linda Kerridge, Marília Pêra, Rodney Harvey, Richard Ulacia, Geraldine Smith, Angel David, John Leguizamo, Christian Aaron Boulogne
Original language
English
First release
October 18, 1985 (United States)
Production companies
SARA FILMS, SET SATELLITE
Setting
New York City
Filming locations
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Alan Bowne, Paul Morrissey
Producer
Steven Fierberg, Antoine Gannagé
Cinematography
Stefan Zapasnik
Editing
Scott Vickrey
Music
Coati Mundi
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 generic - Fantasia Retro
- Chicago International Film Festival 1984 generic
Titles
| Original title | Mixed Blood | |
| Québec French title | Cocaïne |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | October 18, 1985 |
Full credits
| Director | Paul Morrissey |
| Cast | Linda Kerridge, Marília Pêra, Rodney Harvey (José), Richard Ulacia, Geraldine Smith (Toni), Angel David (Juan The Bullet), John Leguizamo (Macetero), Christian Aaron Boulogne (Complaining Junkie), Pelati Pons (Mortician), Alvaro Rodriguez (Herman), Susan Blond (Caretaker) |
| Screenplay | Alan Bowne, Paul Morrissey |
| Producer | Steven Fierberg, Antoine Gannagé |
| Executive producer | Alain Sarde |
| Cinematography | Stefan Zapasnik |
| Editing | Scott Vickrey |
| Music | Coati Mundi |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
