Stony Island (1978)
November 17, 1978Release Date

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Cast & Crew.

Richard Davis
Richie Bloom

Edward Stoney Robinson
Kevin Tucker

George Englund Jr
Harold Tate

Gene Barge
Percy Price

Ronnie Barron
Ronnie Roosevelt

Tennyson Stephens
Tennyson

Larry Ball
Larry

Windy Barnes
Windy

Rae Dawn Chong
Janetta

Donnell Hagen
Donnell

Criss Johnson
Criss

Kenneth Brass
Kenny

Edward Williams
Ed

Steele L. Seals
Steele

Susanna Hoffs
Lucie

Nathan Davis
Lewis Moss

Tom Mula
Raymond Popitch

Natalija Nogulich
Mr. Moss' Honey

Oscar Brown Jr.
Alderman Waller

Meshach Taylor
Alderman's Yes-Man

Abraham Lubin
Cantor at Wake

Wendell Jackson
Chauffeur

Nienke De Jong
Cosmetician

George Vergos
Limo Man

Dennis Franz
Jerry Domino

Ian Patrick Williams
Hot Guitar Dealer

Steve Wysocki
Fish Pusher

Carmi Simon
Barry Cowan

Nathan Herman
Richie's Phone Calling Co-Worker

Adam Griswold
Richie's Boss

Phil Upchurch
Guitar Player

Sid Sims
Bass Player

Michael James
Uncle Roy

Roberta Custer
Aunt Betty

Jack Boykin Jr.
Musician Buddy Junebug

Tammy Schapiro
Cousin Tammy

Stephanie Robson
Baby

Beverly Cunningham
Sylvia

Sparkle Plenty
Tessie

Leo F. Goode
Autopsy Pathologist

Clarence Ludd
Gig Club Owner

Jules Furth
Barry's Father

Kathy Brady
Barry's Sister

Mary Petrie
Kevin's Gig Date

La Sondra Barnes
Little Dancer at Wake

Billy Preston
Self

Andrew Davis
Director

David M. Matthews
Original Music Composer
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Stony Island is a 1978 American musical drama film and Andrew Davis directorial debut. Co-written by Davis and Tamar Simon Hoffs, it stars Richard Davis, the director's brother, and Edward "Stony" Robinson. The co-stars include Dennis Franz, Rae Dawn Chong, Gene Barge, and Susanna Hoffs.
The film is about an up-and-coming rhythm and blues band in Chicago. Set in various places in Chicago, including gritty Stony Island Avenue.
Director Andrew Davis drew inspiration for Stony Island from his brother’s experience growing up in a changing South Side Chicago neighborhood and forming a band with local kids. Made on a modest budget of under $380,000, it was distributed by World Northal to art-house and urban cinemas, recovering two-thirds of its budget and sparking Davis’ career as a sought-after director for urban-themed films.
Stony Island has been praised as a vibrant, heartfelt debut that captures the essence of Chicago's late-’70s culture and music scene. Critics commend its authentic portrayal of the city’s neighborhoods and its blend of urban grit with a soulful, semi-documentary feel. The film’s story of a biracial band forming against a backdrop of changing neighborhoods resonates with themes of integration and ambition. Featuring natural performances by real musicians and a jazzy, energetic soundtrack, the movie balances personal moments, raw emotion, and cultural commentary with charm and sincerity, solidifying its legacy as a vivid portrait of its time and place.
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