Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid
1977, English. Directed by Steve Gethers.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 September 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Gethers
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Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid: quick answers
Is Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid worth watching?
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How long is Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?
Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid have a post-credits scene?
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Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid on?
Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1977. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?
If you liked Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, My Dinner with Hervé, Cheaters.
Who directed Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid?
Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid (1977) was directed by Steve Gethers and stars LeVar Burton, Ossie Davis, Dolph Sweet.