Stony Island (film)
Introduction '''''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. Set in various places in Chicago, including gritty Stony Island Avenue, it stars Richard Davis, the director's brother, 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.The film was well received by critics, who praised its music and the depiction of contemporary Chicago. However, the film was not a commercial success.
Cast * Richard Davis as Richie Bloom * Edward "Stony" Robinson as  	Kevin Tucker * Gene Barge as  Percy Price* George Englund Jr. as  Harold Tate * Nathan Davis as  Lewis Moss* Oscar Brown as  Alderman Waller * Ronnie Barron as  Ronnie Roosevelt* Tennyson Stephens as  Tennyson* Windy Barnes as  Windy* Rae Dawn Chong as  Janetta* Criss Johnson as  Criss* Dennis Franz as  Jerry Domino* Susanna Hoffs as  Lucie * Meshach Taylor as   Aldeman's Yes-Man
Home media The film was released on DVD in 2012.
References
External links *  ''Stony Island'' movie**