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Sonny (2002)

R  110 min  -  Crime | Drama   -  21 March 2003 (Greece)
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New Orleans, 1981. Sonny Phillips, just discharged from the Army, returns home. The only life he's known is as a gigolo... See full summary »

Director:

Nicolas Cage

Writer:

John Carlen
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Franco ...
Sonny
Brenda Blethyn ...
Jewel
Harry Dean Stanton ...
Henry
Mena Suvari ...
Seymour Cassel ...
Albert
Brenda Vaccaro ...
Meg
Josie Davis ...
Gretchen
Willie Metcalf Willie Metcalf ...
Cal
Janet Shea Janet Shea ...
Wealthy Woman
Cary Wilmot Alden Cary Wilmot Alden ...
Catherine
Nicolas Cage ...
Acid Yellow
Scott Caan ...
Jesse
Graham Timbes Graham Timbes ...
Troy
Wallace Merck Wallace Merck ...
Scott
Doug Barden Doug Barden ...
Maitre d'
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Storyline

New Orleans, 1981. Sonny Phillips, just discharged from the Army, returns home. The only life he's known is as a gigolo, working for his mother, but he wants to leave that behind. However, the job his Army buddy promised doesn't materialize, and he can't escape his past. Written by Jon Reeves <jreeves@imdb.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

His life was the morning after, until he decided to change the night before.

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality, language, some drug use and violence See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Жиголо See more »

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$17,639 (USA) (29 December 2002) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$17,639 (USA) (29 December 2002)
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

In 2010, New York Magazine reported that while doing research for his role in Sonny, 'James Franco' visited male strip clubs in New Orleans and also followed a male prostitute around, even into a hotel room while the prostitute did his job. See more »

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Soundtracks

"Eh tout quelqu'un"
Written by Bruce Barnes
Performed by Sunpie See more »