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Spanking the Monkey
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Overview

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6.4/10   2,703 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
David O. Russell (written by)
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Release Date:
15 July 1994 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Get a grip on yourself. more
Plot:
Raymond Aibelli is a promising medical student ready to begin a prestigious summer internship. But Susan... more | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 3 nominations more
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(2 articles)
King of California: A straight-to-dvd jewel!
 (From t5m.com. 6 July 2009, 9:47 AM, PDT)

David O. Russell Hearts High-School
 (From EmpireOnline. 9 April 2009, 2:18 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Clever black comedy more (65 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jeremy Davies ... Ray Aibelli
Elizabeth Newett ... Bus Woman
Benjamin Hendrickson ... Tom Aibelli

Alberta Watson ... Susan Aibelli

Carla Gallo ... Toni Peck
Liberty Jean ... Motel Woman #1
Archer Martin ... Motel Woman #2
Matthew Puckett ... Nicky

Zak Orth ... Curtis

Josh Phillip Weinstein ... Joel
Judah Domke ... Don
Nancy Fields ... Dr. Wilson
Judette Jones ... Aunt Helen
Carmine Paolini ... Mailman
Neil Connie Wallace ... Walter Hooten
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Runtime:
100 min
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Director Cameo: [David O. Russell]in white T-shirt in the background at the bus stop where Ray's father picks him up. more
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Boom mic visible: Boom mic clearly visible when Mr Aibelli first phones Ray from the hotel room. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Indie Sex: Taboos (2001) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Let's Take A Trip Together more

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10 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
Clever black comedy, 26 October 2003
9/10
Author: rob hammond from near London, England

It's always nice when Americans make thoughtful, atmospheric, and reflective films. Especially when they are black comedies, because America is home to some of the masters of the genre. Dealing with the most taboo of all subjects, this film makes you squirm in your seat even more than Thomas Vinterberg's 'Festen', and the subject is dealt with using the tact and subtlety that many Hollywood directors lack.

Anybody expecting a slapstick, South Park type movie will be sorely disappointed, but fans of Todd Solondz will probably love it. Plus there is a great soundtrack by Morphine.

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