Question 1

What inspired Walter Hill to create Streets of Fire?

Accepted Answer

Walter Hill wanted to make what he considered a perfect teenage film, incorporating elements like custom cars, kissing in the rain, neon, trains, high-speed pursuits, rumbles, rock stars, motorcycles, jokes in tough situations, leather jackets, and questions of honor.

Question 2

How did Amy Madigan end up playing McCoy instead of the sister role?

Accepted Answer

Amy Madigan read for the sister part but told Walter Hill the best role was the sidekick, originally a male character named Mendez. The part was rewritten for her and renamed McCoy.

Question 3

Which festivals has Streets of Fire been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It was part of the Venice Film Festival in 1984 and the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2015.

Question 4

What was the original plan for Michael Paré's character Tom Cody?

Accepted Answer

Streets of Fire was intended to be the first in a trilogy starring Michael Paré as Tom Cody, but box office failure ended the project. Paré later reprised the role in an unofficial sequel.

Question 5

Who provided the singing voice for Ellen Aim in the film?

Accepted Answer

Laurie Sargent provided the singing voice for Ellen Aim, and her real-life bandmates from Face to Face played the Attackers in the film.

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