Movie

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid

★ 8.0(1)19771h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Steve Gethers
Release date: 1977-09-12
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mark Carliner Productions

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid — trailer

About Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid is a 1977 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Steve Gethers, starring LeVar Burton, Ossie Davis and Dolph Sweet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young ghetto kid despairs of ever getting out of that environment and making something of himself, until one day he gets a job as an assistant in a veterinarian's office, and working with all the animals begins to affect his outlook on life.

Cast

LeVar Burton

Billy Peoples

Ossie Davis

Dr. Fredericks

Dolph Sweet

George

Chick Vennera

Luis

Tina Andrews

Roseanne

Roxie Roker

Mrs. Peoples

T.K. Carter

Justin

Michael Constantine

Dr. Silver

Sharon Ullrick

Miss Beverly

Diana Douglas

Mrs. Bedford

Leonard Barr

Hospital Roommate

Miiko Taka

Receptionist

Themes & keywords

ghetto

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid in Italy?+

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid on Netflix?+

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?+

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?+

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid stars LeVar Burton, Ossie Davis, Dolph Sweet, Chick Vennera and Tina Andrews.

When did Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid come out?+

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid is a 1977 movie directed by Steve Gethers.

What genre is Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?+

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?+

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid was directed by Steve Gethers.