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Cry-Baby

  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
63K
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POPULARITY
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Johnny Depp and Amy Locane in Cry-Baby (1990)
ComedyMusical

In 1950s Baltimore, a bad boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good girl, whose boyfriend sets out for revenge.In 1950s Baltimore, a bad boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good girl, whose boyfriend sets out for revenge.In 1950s Baltimore, a bad boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good girl, whose boyfriend sets out for revenge.

  • Director
    • John Waters
  • Writer
    • John Waters
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Ricki Lake
    • Amy Locane
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    63K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,163
    25
    • Director
      • John Waters
    • Writer
      • John Waters
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Ricki Lake
      • Amy Locane
    • 187User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Johnny Depp in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Johnny Depp, Traci Lords, Ricki Lake, Iggy Pop, Jonathan Benya, Darren E. Burrows, Kim McGuire, and Scout Raskin in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Johnny Depp, Traci Lords, and Ricki Lake in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Johnny Depp and Amy Locane in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Johnny Depp and Amy Locane in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Johnny Depp and Amy Locane in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Johnny Depp in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Jonathan Benya and Scout Raskin in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Ricki Lake, Iggy Pop, Jonathan Benya, Scout Raskin, and Susan Tyrrell in Cry-Baby (1990)
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    Jonathan Benya and Scout Raskin in Cry-Baby (1990)
    Johnny Depp and Amy Locane in Cry-Baby (1990)

    Top cast

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Cry-Baby
    Ricki Lake
    Ricki Lake
    • Pepper Walker
    Amy Locane
    Amy Locane
    • Allison Vernon-Williams
    Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell
    • Ramona Rickettes
    Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen
    • Mrs. Vernon-Williams
    Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop
    • Belvedere Rickettes
    Traci Lords
    Traci Lords
    • Wanda Woodward
    Kim McGuire
    Kim McGuire
    • Mona 'Hatchet-Face' Malnorowski
    Darren E. Burrows
    Darren E. Burrows
    • Milton Hackett
    Stephen Mailer
    Stephen Mailer
    • Baldwin
    Kim Webb
    Kim Webb
    • Lenora Frigid
    Alan J. Wendl
    • Toe-Joe
    Troy Donahue
    Troy Donahue
    • Hatchet's Father
    Mink Stole
    Mink Stole
    • Hatchet's Mother
    Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro
    • Milton's Father
    Joey Heatherton
    Joey Heatherton
    • Milton's Mother
    David Nelson
    David Nelson
    • Wanda's Father
    Patricia Hearst
    Patricia Hearst
    • Wanda's Mother
    • Director
      • John Waters
    • Writer
      • John Waters
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Willem Dafoe improvised the moment when he slaps Johnny Depp's ass.
    • Goofs
      The tattooed teardrop on Cry-Baby's face at the end of the movie appears and disappears.
    • Quotes

      Cry-Baby: That's right, Allison. My father was the "Alphabet Bomber." He may have been crazy, but he was my pop. Only one I ever had.

      Allison: God. I heard about the Alphabet Bomber. Bombs exploding in the... in the airport and barber shop...

      Cry-Baby: That's right. All in alphabetical order. Car wash... drug store... I used to lay in my crib and hear him scream in his sleep..."A,B,C,D,E,F,G... BOOM! BOOM!"

      Allison: But your mom...

      Cry-Baby: My mother tried to stop him. She couldn't even spell, for Christ's sake, but they fried her too.

    • 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.
    • Alternate versions
      The USA cable network version has a few extra scenes, including two extra songs, "Chicken" and "The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane":
      • Hatchetface's parents selling cigarettes by the school
      • Toe-Joe's does a "work-with-me" spiel instead of thanking his "Nudie Cutie"
      • an added act of a flexible little girl in the RSVP charm school talent show
      • extra footage of Hatchtface chasing Snaredrum and Susie Q around Ramona's front lawn
      • Lenora's "gunboats" are now "goldmines"
      • The third verse of Allison's song, "Teenage Prayer," is included
      • Extra footage of Cry-Baby driving his motorcycle to the charm school, a cop chasing him and an air raid drill that interupts Allison's act
      • Cry-Baby combs his hair instead of adjusting his crotch when he gets off of his motorcycle;
      • "Lay That Pistol Down" dance number is included
      • Cry-Baby arrives during "So Young" instead of before the song beginning, as in video version
      • In the movie, Hatchetface says, "Ain't ya got tits? Stick 'em out for God's sake!" In the USA Network version, she says, "Ain't ya got a figure? Show it!"
      • There is a longer scene with Wanda, her parents, and Inga, the Swedish exchange student
      • The showdown is at Turkey Point instead of at the press conference in front of the prison
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: I Love You to Death/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Cry-Baby/The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover/Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      King Cry Baby
      Written by Doc Pomus and Dave Alvin

      Performed by James Intveld

      Additional vocals by Rachel Sweet

      Produced by Dave Alvin

    User reviews187

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    A brilliant performance
    I admit, on first hearing about this film even I (the major Johnny Depp fan) was a bit skeptical to view it. But, I figured, hey, it's JD, why not? And, I now must say, that is goes down as one of my favorite movies. Why? because it's an amazing spoof my John Waters. As a lover of old musicals from the 50s and 60s, it's just amusing to watch a spoof of them, especially one done so well as this. My fav scene (don't worry..no spoilers..) is one where Crybaby (JD) performs a song in a comedic Elvis Presley fashion, which shows how dynamic JD is as an actor. what else makes this movie great? The music. There's not one boring song where you feel like it'll never end, because you don't want it to end. (yes, i own the soundtrack..i'm pathetic, i know). It's just a great movie..well, if you like a musical that spoofs other musicals.
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    • wifeofsam
    • Apr 17, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Плаксій
    • Filming locations
      • Maryland House of Correction - House of Correction Road, Jessup, Maryland, USA(prison)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,266,343
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,004,905
      • Apr 8, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,266,343
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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