A 1987 American Crime Thriller directed by Jerry Schatzberg that follows a reporter (Christopher Reeve) faking a story about a murder that leads to a real one.
The movie also stars Morgan Freeman, Kathy Baker, Mimi Rogers, Andre Gregory, Jay Patterson, Anna Maria Horsford, Erik King, Shari Hilton, and Rick Aviles.
It was released on March 20, 1987.
Tropes for the film:
- Accidental Truth: Jonathan Fisher makes up a hard-hitting story about prostitution to keep his job. Unfortunately both the authorities and street pimp Leo Smalls (thinking he's the subject of the article) put pressure on him to reveal his non-existent 'source'.
- Alliterative Title: Street Smart.
- Big Applesauce: Takes place in New York City.
- Only Known by Their Nickname: Jonathan's love interest is only known as "Punchy", who is also a former beautician now turned prostitute.
- Tagline: "Everything you say can and will be held against you".
- Title Drop: "This is Jonathan Fisher, Channel 3, Street Smart!".
