Dark Streets

Year: 2008
Director: Rachel Samuels
Cast: Gabriel Mann, Bijou Phillips, Izabella Miko, Elias Koteas, Jarreth J. Merz, Michael Fairman, Toledo Diamond, Jordi Caballero, Tracy Phillips
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Set in a visually dazzling fantasy of 1930s New York, "Dark Streets" tells the story of Chaz Davenport, a dashing playboy who owns what promises to become the hottest new nightclub in town if only the lights would stay on. Surrounded by the sumptuous blues music he adores, and with his pick of the gorgeous women who perform their sensual dance numbers on stage every night, Chaz is the envy of every man.
But with the city thrown into darkness by frequent blackouts and a menacing loan shark closing in, Chaz is in danger of losing the cluband far more. At the same time, he finds himself embroiled in a painful love triangle with the club's alluring star singer, Crystal (Bijou Phillips), and a new arrival at the clubthe mysterious and seductive chanteuse Madelaine (Izabella Miko).
When people close to Chaz begin turning up dead, he doesn't know where to turn or whom to trust. And the harder he tries to uncover the truth, the further he's drawn into the darkness of lies and betrayala darkness as black as the city's streets during a power outage.
A sultry noir fever dream of music, seduction and murder, "Dark Streets" features stunningly choreographed dance numbers and an original soundtrack performed by some of the most acclaimed blues, jazz and R&B legends living today. Welcome to the Blues.

CineVegas International Film Festival 2008 Won Special Jury Prize Feature Film - Rachel Samuels

14th of October, Wednesday - 22:00 (Hall #1 «London» and Hall #2 «Berlin»)