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Story of a Bad Boy

  • 1999
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
533
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Christian Camargo and Jeremy Hollingworth in Story of a Bad Boy (1999)
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17-year-old Pauly is a closeted high school kid who wants it all. His dad wants him to make the track team, his mom wants him to do well in the band, and Pauly just wants to get closer to th... Read all17-year-old Pauly is a closeted high school kid who wants it all. His dad wants him to make the track team, his mom wants him to do well in the band, and Pauly just wants to get closer to the new student teacher doing the school play.17-year-old Pauly is a closeted high school kid who wants it all. His dad wants him to make the track team, his mom wants him to do well in the band, and Pauly just wants to get closer to the new student teacher doing the school play.

  • Director
    • Tom Donaghy
  • Writer
    • Tom Donaghy
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Hollingworth
    • Christian Camargo
    • Stephen Lang
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    533
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tom Donaghy
    • Writer
      • Tom Donaghy
    • Stars
      • Jeremy Hollingworth
      • Christian Camargo
      • Stephen Lang
    • 4User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jeremy Hollingworth
    • Pauly
    Christian Camargo
    Christian Camargo
    • Noel
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Spryos
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Elaine
    Lauren Ward
    Lauren Ward
    • Ludmilla
    Howie Ravikoff
    Howie Ravikoff
    • Colin
    Cherelle Cargill
    Cherelle Cargill
    • Carla
    • (as Sherile Cargill)
    Bill Velin
    • Jimmy
    Gerry Becker
    Gerry Becker
    • Mr. Fontaine
    Chris Payne Gilbert
    Chris Payne Gilbert
    • Mark
    • (as Chris Payne)
    Kathleen Claypool
    • Ancient Nun
    Jennifer Dee
    Jennifer Dee
    • Diner Waitress
    Sean Dooley
    • Rusty
    Elizabeth Franz
    Elizabeth Franz
    • Nice Nun
    Anthony Gestone
    • School Kid
    Giampiero Judica
    Giampiero Judica
    • Paolo
    Anil Kumar
    Anil Kumar
    • Paul
    Evan Lam
    • Private School Student
    • Director
      • Tom Donaghy
    • Writer
      • Tom Donaghy
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    1sawznhamrs-1

    Story of a bad movie

    I don't know what to say. I guess I just don't relate to this type film. Disjointed, stream of consciousness? On drugs?
    7ninetyninedegrees

    What happened???

    .. to this movie, Director Tom Donaghy, and lead actor Jeremy Hollingworth? This movie appears to be the last thing they made, and this was 1999. And what happened to the U.S. distribution? It appears to be have been shown in the U.S. at only a few film festivals and then it went straight to video in Europe. I saw the movie recorded from German TV, with German audio dubbed over the original English audio, thankfully with English subtitles so I could understand it. It's an enjoyable film with a handsome, likable lead actor. I can see where the movie would be controversial. It's a little Portnoy's Complaint - Pauly seems to get arousals at the oddest times and places, and needs to . . . bring himself to self-climax frequently to relieve the stress. And the concept of alter boys sexual attracted to one another would not be well received by some. But, I thought America was supposed to be a free society? Anyway, the Story of a Bad Boy is an enjoyable little film. Catch it however you can, even dubbed over in a foreign language.
    8jerry-70896

    Well written and acted

    This is a quirky cool gay film with some great acting and screenplay....very realistic interpretation with a kick of nihilism and slapstick irony but touching too. What more can I say....very unique and fun to watch. Great cast.
    9dmaxl

    A satisfying flick...

    This is a well written and very nicely acted film about the confusion and excitement of adolescence. Portrayed comically for the most part, the characters also reveal their fears and uncertainties. If you like coming of age or coming out stories, this satisfying flick will fit the bill.

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    • Release date
      • July 12, 2001 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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