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Cry-Baby (1990)

PG-13 | | Comedy, Musical | 6 April 1990 (USA)
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In 1950s Baltimore, a bad boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good girl, whose boyfriend sets out for revenge.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Cry-Baby
... Allison Vernon-Williams
... Ramona Rickettes
... Mrs. Vernon-Williams
... Belvedere Rickettes
... Pepper Walker
... Wanda Woodward
... Mona 'Hatchet-Face' Malnorowski
... Milton Hackett
... Baldwin
... Lenora Frigid
Alan J. Wendl ... Toe-Joe
... Hatchet's Father
... Hatchet's Mother
... Milton's Father
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Storyline

Allison is a "square" good girl who has decided she wants to be bad and falls hard for Cry-Baby Walker, a Greaser (or "Drape" in John Waters parlance). Spoofing Elvis movies and Juvenile Delinquency scare films of the '50s, this movie follows the adventures of Cry-Baby who, though he is sent to juvie, is determined to cross class (and taste) boundaries to get Allison back. Written by Linda (& Moo)

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greaser | 1950s | forbidden love | dysfunctional family | juvenile delinquent | See All (58) »

Taglines:

Too young to be square... Too tough to be shocked... Too late to be saved See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Musical

Certificate:

PG-13 | See all certifications »

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6 April 1990 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Beksa  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$8,266,343
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

James Intveld and Rachel Sweet did the singing for Johnny Depp and Amy Locane. See more »

Goofs

During the song "Please Mister Jailer," when Allison is dancing on the car, her hair is blowing across her eyes but in the close ups it's pulled away from her face. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Wanda's mother: Hi Kids. Remember, always look both ways before crossing.
Wanda: [embarassed] Mother!
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Crazy Credits

The film begins with an old-fashioned 50's style Universal logo. It's also accompanied by 50's doo-wop music. A stage curtain opens up the movie. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Fresh Bait (1995) See more »

Soundtracks

CRY BABY
Written by Morgan C. Robinson and Lawrence Robinson
Performed by Beth Andersen, Suzie Rose (as Suzie Benson), Rosemary Butler and Terry Wood
Produced by John Boylan
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut?
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Brill!
16 October 1999 | by – See all my reviews

I first saw this movie on TV and then just HAD to get it on video. It's a brilliant send-up of the Grease story and Johnny Depp is perfectly cast in the James Dean-type role as a juvinile dilinquent who falls for a square. It's very funny and all the songs are great! Turn up the volume especially on 'Cry Baby'!
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