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Bully (2001) -- Based on a true story. Naive teenagers plot to murder one of their own, who has been too much of a bully to them.
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Director:
Writers:
Jim Schutze (book)
David McKenna (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
28 September 2001 (Finland) more
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It's 4 a.m... do you know where your kids are?
Plot:
Based on a true story. Naive teenagers plot to murder one of their own, who has been too much of a bully to them. full summary | add synopsis
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3 wins & 1 nomination more
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Great acting...A haunting movie that stays with you more (311 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Brad Renfro ... Marty Puccio

Bijou Phillips ... Ali Willis

Rachel Miner ... Lisa Connelly

Nick Stahl ... Bobby Kent

Michael Pitt ... Donny Semenec
Leo Fitzpatrick ... The Hitman

Kelli Garner ... Heather Swallers

Daniel Franzese ... Cousin Derek

Nathalie Paulding ... Claudia
Jessica Sutta ... Blonde
Ed Amatrudo ... Mr. Kent (as Edward Amatrudo)
Steve Raulerson ... Mr. Willis (as Steven Raulerson)

Judy Clayton ... Mrs. Willis (as Judith Clayton)

Alan Lilly ... Mr. Puccio

Irene B. Colletti ... Mrs. Puccio
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Also Known As:
Bully (France)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, sexual content, drug use and language - all involving teens.
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113 min | USA:109 min (R-rated version) | USA:113 min (unrated version)
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Mexico:C | USA:NC-17 (original rating) | Italy:VM18 | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Canada:R | Chile:14 | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:16 | Japan:R-18 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R (rated video release) | USA:Unrated (theatrical release/unrated video release)
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Producer David McKenna removed his name from the project. He was credited as 'Zachary Long'. more
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Lisa approaches Claudia to ask for a ride to see if the body has been discovered, Claudia greets Lisa by saying " hey Racheal", the actor’s real name. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Marty: [on the phone with a customer] I want you to suck my big dick.
Mrs. Puccio: [from downstairs] Marty honey, dinner!
Marty: [into the phone] I want you to lick my balls.
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References The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) more
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Forgot About Dre more

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47 out of 63 people found the following review useful.
Great acting...A haunting movie that stays with you, 17 November 2005
9/10
Author: colleen_71286 from United States

I watched this movie five days ago and I'm still affected by it. Afterwards all I could do was cry for the youth of America, because this isn't just some movie. It really, truly happened. The actors turn in outstanding performances as teenagers with nothing to do but turn to sex and drugs to fill the empty voids in their lives. Nick Stahl is particularly amazing as Bobby, the boarder-line psychotic who tormented his friends until they could take it no more.This is a sad, realistic look at how many teenagers really do act with their peers. Don't look for your typical teenager fare here because you won't find it. The language, sex, and drug use may bother some people, but thats because no one wants to believe that young adults can be this way. Well, I got out of high school two years ago and I can tell you that this is not far from reality. Thats probably why it has affected me so much...because I know that stuff portrayed in this movie really does happen. This is a great movie. Watch it. Then go tell your kids you love them.

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