The Stone Boy (1984)One summer morning, 12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene wake at dawn to pick peas and perhaps shoot a wild duck on their family's Montana farm... See full synopsis » Director:Christopher CainWriter:Gina Berriault (screenplay) |
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Title: The Stone Boy (1984)
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Joe Hillerman
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Jason Presson | ... |
Arnold Hillerman
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Ruth Hillerman
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Susan Rinell | ... |
Nora Hillerman
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Eugene Hillerman
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Andy Jansen
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Amalie
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Lu Jansen
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Kenneth Anderson | ... |
Sheriff #1
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John L. Strandell | ... |
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Tom Duncan | ... |
Sheriff McDuff
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George Jansen
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Danna Duffy | ... |
Margaret Mathews
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Quentin Rhoades | ... |
Clint Mathews
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Mark Melander | ... |
Clancy Mathews
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One summer morning, 12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene wake at dawn to pick peas and perhaps shoot a wild duck on their family's Montana farm... See full synopsis »
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accidental shooting | death of brother | loss of brother | hunting | depression |Taglines:
In one fatal moment he stood alone. His silence so loud it was deafening.Genres:
DramaCertificate:
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 April 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dečak od kamena See more »Company Credits
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International Productions, Angeles Entertainment Group, Inverness Productions See more »
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Written and Sung by Mayf Nutter
Courtesy of Mayf Nutter Music, BMI
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Camera shadow on the backs of fireworks spectators. See more »Soundtracks
"Baby, You're So Young"Written and Sung by Mayf Nutter
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This American rural drama about a young boy who accidentally shoots his older brother deserves to be better known. Unfortunately it isn't perfect but, despite its flaws, when it's good it's really good. Beautifully filmed and photographed, with gorgeous rural landscapes and settings. The soundtrack by James Horner is very moving and matches the movie's dramatic mood.
Jasson Presson steals the show as the title character, in a far superior and more remarkable role than his role in the flawed hit 'Explorers'. Not that there is anything wrong with his performance in the famous 1985 film, it's just that here is another league.
This movie shows very well that not everyone suffers the same way. Each has their own way of suffering. Some act funny but that doesn't mean that they really mean that. In tragic circumstances, it's actually normal to act a little crazy. That's the case of our Arnold, who is seemingly indifferent to the tragedy he unintentionally caused, but in reality is suffering so much that he takes time to really let it out.
Some scenes shouldn't be here. I think the movie takes too long focusing on Arnold's family's own problems when Arnold himself should be the focus. Also, there are a few severe scenes to watch, such as family's discussions and one girl yelling at Arnold and slapping him.