Streetcar (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1955, Streetcar is a documentary film directed by Jasper Wood, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Jasper Wood's short film "Streetcar" is a poetic documentary of life in a big American city centered on the experience of riding its streetcars. The film is 15 minutes long and was shot in Cleveland, Ohio, largely in and around West 25th Street, Public Square, and the Central Market area (East 4th Street and Bolivar Road) during the summer of 1953, just before the ending of streetcar service in the city of Cleveland. Jasper Wood was assisted in the production of the film by Harry Schulke, Nick Hlobeczy, Tony Denison, Vlad Maleckar and Ed Feil. Jasper's son Denis (then nine years old) made the final title in the film, which depicts a man running after a streetcar. The film was shown at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 1955 or 1956.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Streetcar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Streetcar page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Streetcar (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Streetcar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Streetcar worth watching?
- Streetcar holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Streetcar released?
- Streetcar was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.