The Children of Times Square 1986

Overview

The Children of Times Square is a 1986 American made-for-television crime drama film directed by Curtis Hanson. The production, which is also categorized under the genres of suspense and drama, has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes. It was released in the United States on March 3, 1986. The cast of the film features Howard E. Rollins Jr., Joanna Cassidy, David Ackroyd, and Larry B. Scott. The plot follows an alienated teenage boy who decides to run away from his home. Upon arriving in New York City, he encounters a group of juvenile delinquents. He subsequently becomes involved with this gang, which operates as a network of pickpockets and drug dealers under the control of a shady crime boss. The film explores the circumstances surrounding the boy as he integrates into this criminal environment in the city. The project is archived as a television movie and serves as an example of crime-focused drama from the mid-1980s.