| Stony Island | |
| Director: | Andrew Davis |
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| Music: | David Matthews |
| Cinematography: | Tak Fujimoto |
| Editing: | Dov Hoenig |
| Distributor: | World Northal |
| Runtime: | 97 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Budget: | $380,000[1] |
Stony Island is a 1978 American musical drama film directed by Andrew Davis. It concerns an up-and-coming rhythm and blues band in Chicago.[2] Set in various places in Chicago, including gritty Stony Island Avenue, it stars Richard Davis, the director's brother,[3] and features early appearances from Dennis Franz and Rae Dawn Chong as well as numerous local musicians including saxophone great Gene Barge. Susanna Hoffs, whose mother co-wrote the screenplay, also appears. Future director Mark Romanek worked as one of the cameramen.[4]
The film was well received by critics, who praised its music and the depiction of contemporary Chicago.[5] [6] However, the film was not a commercial success.
The film was released on DVD in 2012.[7]