The Bondage (2006)
"Bondage" (original title)

An O.C. youth escapes an abusive home only to find himself entangled in the California Juvenile Justice system and a psychiatric ward.

Director:

Eric Allen Bell

Writer:

Eric Allen Bell

Stars:

Michael Angarano, Illeana Douglas, Griffin Dunne

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Angarano	...	Charlie
Illeana Douglas	...	Elaine Edwards
Griffin Dunne	...	Dr. Simon
Eric Lange	...	Bob Edwards
Evan Ellingson	...	Mark Edwards
Mae Whitman	...	Angelica
Andy Dick	...	Stewart
Rocky Marquette	...	Richard
Michael Kenneth Williams	...	Willie (as Michael K. Williams)
Ezra Buzzington	...	Fred
Robert Zepeda	...	Reyes
Jose Pablo Cantillo	...	Spider
Kevin Derkash	...	Vincent
Shant Marashlian	...	Hamid
Paul Peglar	...	Dennis

Storyline

An O.C. youth escapes an abusive home only to find himself entangled in the California Juvenile Justice system and a psychiatric ward.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Welcome to the Machine

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Roark Media, Ithaka Entertainment, Relief Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Dr. Simon: So, you're hearing voices? Who's voices are you hearing and what are they telling you to do?
Charlie: Well, first God told me to burn down my school. Then Satan told me not to. You see, they're all his schools. Satan has control over the educational system.

User Reviews

Riveting performance, on key with profound drama

Like a Picasso masterpiece, the theme is subtle; the performance stunning and spectacular and scary! (Frenetic!) An inspiring way out for many. An therapeutic outlet to release inner turmoil from the strong content of the movie.

Riveting performance, on key with profound drama. Remember "Pink Floyd's" "the Wall" when Bob Geldof is sitting with a cigarette and the ash is burned all the way to the base without falling off?" Bondage was that good!

As I told EastCoastTalent, "Bondage" had some "Breakfast Club", "Pink Floyd, The Wall", and "Taps" in it, a performance not to be missed!

Michael Angarano even reach a James Dean(I) moment. Watch it and take note!