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Raising Victor Vargas (2002)

R  88 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  30 May 2003 (Turkey)
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A Lower East Side teen-ager struggles to find some sanity while surrounded by an eccentric grandmother, a crazy new girlfriend, and a longing younger brother.

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Peter Sollett
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Raising Victor Vargas -- A Lower East Side teen-ager struggles to find some sanity while surrounded by an eccentric grandmother, a crazy new girlfriend, and a longing younger brother. Raising Victor Vargas -- A Lower East Side teen-ager struggles to find some sanity while surrounded by an eccentric grandmother, a crazy new girlfriend, and a longing younger brother.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victor Rasuk ...
Victor Vargas
Judy Marte Judy Marte ...
'Juicy' Judy Gonzalez
Melonie Diaz ...
Melonie
Altagracia Guzman Altagracia Guzman ...
Grandma
Silvestre Rasuk ...
Nino Vargas
Krystal Rodriguez Krystal Rodriguez ...
Vicki de la Cruz
Kevin Rivera Kevin Rivera ...
Harold
Wilfree Vasquez Wilfree Vasquez ...
Carlos
Donna Maldonado Donna Maldonado ...
Fat Donna
Alexander Garcia Alexander Garcia ...
Al
John Ramos John Ramos ...
Macho
Theresa Martinez Theresa Martinez ...
Judy's Mom
Randy Luna Randy Luna ...
Pool Boy #3
Jeff Knite Jeff Knite ...
Pool Boy #4 (as Jeff Asencio)
Juan I. Lebron Juan I. Lebron ...
Israel
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Storyline

Victor is growing up on the Lower East Side and is at the age where he is driven by desire and unchained by maturity. His image as a ladies man is shattered when he is found in Fat Donna's bedroom. Soon, as a result of his sister's big mouth, the whole Dominican community knows. Full of confidence, Victor sets out to reclaim his image by winning Judy. Judy proves to be elusive and difficult. Victor persists, and with a surprising tenderness, ultimately wins Judy's heart. Written by johnno.r@xtra.co.nz  

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Plot Keywords:

Dominican | Lips | Caught Masturbating | Latino | Lizard  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

France | USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

(Turkey) See more »

Also Known As:

Long Way Home See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$33,166 (USA) (30 March 2003) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$2,073,984 (USA) (10 August 2003)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The film's working title was "Long Way Home". See more »

Quotes

Guy hanging out: [to Melonie and Judy] I'll f*ck you so hard, your aunt is gonna feel it!
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Connections

Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Casado y Cansado (No Puedo Mas)"
Written by Coati Mundi (as Coati Mundi Hernandez)
Produced by Coati Mundi
Performed by ManicPhonic Meltdown See more »