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Caught in the web of inner city violence, extortion and drugs, Dean Costello is a small-time gangster with big-time dreams for himself and his autistic son, Shane. When his marriage to Ludy falls apart the doctors tell Dean that there is no hope for his son, he turns to a wealthy child psychologist, Stephanie "Stevie" Bloom in a final effort to reach Shane. Stevie tries to convince Dean that he must commit himself to Shane and leave behind his life on the streets. But Dean's violent world continues to haunt him, and threatens to destroy the dreams he has for his son, for himself, and for Stevie. In a final battle, he must face overwhelming odds... alone.

Top Cast

  • Brooke Shields

    Brooke Shields

    Stevie

  • Jason O'Malley

    Jason O'Malley

    Dean

  • Sherilyn Fenn

    Sherilyn Fenn

    Lucy

  • Tony Fields

    Tony Fields

    Manny

  • Nick Cassavetes

    Nick Cassavetes

    Mikey

  • Ray Mancini

    Ray Mancini

    Aldo

  • Burt Young

    Burt Young

    Luca

  • Anthony Franciosa

    Anthony Franciosa

    Angelo

  • John Vizzi

    John Vizzi

    Shane

Overview

Caught in the web of inner city violence, extortion and drugs, Dean Costello is a small-time gangster with big-time dreams for himself and his autistic son, Shane. When his marriage to Ludy falls apart the doctors tell Dean that there is no hope for his son, he turns to a wealthy child psychologist, Stephanie "Stevie" Bloom in a final effort to reach Shane. Stevie tries to convince Dean that he must commit himself to Shane and leave behind his life on the streets. But Dean's violent world continues to haunt him, and threatens to destroy the dreams he has for his son, for himself, and for Stevie. In a final battle, he must face overwhelming odds... alone.

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