A disadvantaged, abused, neglected, exploited but basically decent kid slips into criminality while trying to cope with his harsh, inescapable reality.
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- 1 win & 3 nominations.
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| Noah Fleiss | ... |
Joe Henry
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| Karen Young | ... |
Theresa Henry
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| Camryn Manheim | ... |
Mrs. Basil
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| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Winston
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| Val Kilmer | ... |
Bob Henry
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Max Ligosh | ... |
Mike Henry
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James Costa | ... |
Ray
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| Jenny Robertson | ... |
Waitress
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| Amy Wright | ... |
Mary
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| Richard Bright | ... |
Roy
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| Raymond De Felitta | ... |
Mr. Brazer
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| John Leguizamo | ... |
Jorge
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Robert Whaley | ... |
Jerry
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| Peter Anthony Tambakis | ... |
Little Joe
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Harlee Ott | ... |
Dawn
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Travis J. Feretic | ... |
Rory
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Benjamin Styx | ... |
Little Ray
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Alice June Blythe | ... |
Alice
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Linda Key | ... |
Mrs. Williams
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Rob Bergenstock | ... |
Little Mike
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| Kate Mara | ... |
Allyson
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Michael Taylor | ... |
Man in Jerry's Apt.
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Lori Eastside | ... |
Woman in Jerry's Apt.
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Craig Levine | ... |
Dave
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| Rachel Miner | ... |
Patty
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Lyn Nagel | ... |
Jenny
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Sarah Vitale | ... |
Brandy
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| Ethan Hawke | ... |
Len Coles
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Laura Ligosh | ... |
Fooseball Girl
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Jack McNamara | ... |
Mr. Dawson
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| Christopher Wynkoop | ... |
Mr. Margolis
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Reggie Montgomery | ... |
Andy
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Anthony Todisco | ... |
Kenny Orzo
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| Caitlin Clarke | ... |
Pat
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| Raynor Scheine | ... |
Doctor
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Mitchell Fleiss | ... |
Cop #1
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| Louis Zorich | ... |
Judge
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Danny Wiseman | ... |
Ticket Taker
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Guy Griffis | ... |
Old Man
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| P.J. Pesce | ... |
Detention Security
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Tali Cherniawsky | ... |
Len's Assistant (uncredited)
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Joel Plue | ... |
Boy in Classroom (uncredited)
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Crystal Rose | ... |
Cheerleader (U-5) (uncredited)
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| Michael Taylor | ... |
Man Upstairs (uncredited)
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| Frank Whaley | ... |
Angry Man Bob Owes (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Frank Whaley | ||
Written by
| Frank Whaley | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Kathy DeMarco | ... | co-producer |
| Jennifer Dewis | ... | producer |
| Janet Grillo | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Johnson | ... | associate producer |
| John Leguizamo | ... | executive producer |
| Scott Macaulay | ... | producer |
| Lindsay Marx | ... | producer |
| Robin O'Hara | ... | producer |
| Shan Padda | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Anthony Grimaldi | ||
| Robert Whaley | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Mayers | ||
Editing by
| Melody London | ||
| Miran Miosic | ||
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ||
| Suzanne Crowley | ||
| Billy Hopkins | ||
Production Design by
| Daniel Ouellette | ||
Art Direction by
| Mylene Santos | ||
Costume Design by
| Richard Owings | ||
Makeup Department
| Kyra Panchenko | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Robin O'Hara | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joseph Ray | ... | first assistant director |
| Joshua Zeman | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Kaem Coughlin | ... | scenic artist |
Sound Department
| David Alvarez | ... | sound mixer |
| Pembrooke Andrews | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Jeff K. Brunello | ... | sound effects editor |
| Paul Curtis | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| John D'Aquino | ... | boom operator |
| Shawn Kennelly | ... | foley mixer |
| Gene Patterson | ... | cable person |
| Carlene Tanner | ... | additional boom operator |
| Brandon Walker | ... | sound supervisor |
| Tim Walston | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Rob Benevides | ... | special effects makeup |
Stunts
| Kristopher Medina | ... | stunts |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ruark Behan | ... | best boy grip |
| Alan Blagg | ... | grip |
| Michael N. Green | ... | additional electrician |
| Lisa Hartjen | ... | electrician |
| Jason Hubert | ... | best boy |
| Deidre Lally | ... | electrician |
| Glen Weinstein | ... | dolly grip |
Location Management
| Shannon Causey | ... | location manager (as Shannon Bowen) |
Music Department
| Carol Sue Baker | ... | music supervisor |
| Dan Barrett | ... | musician (as Daniel J. Barrett) |
| Miri Ben-Ari | ... | musician |
| Paul Geluso | ... | music engineer / music producer / musician |
| Anthony Grimaldi | ... | music engineer (as Tony Grimaldi) / music producer (as Tony grimaldi) / musician (as Tony Grimaldi) |
| Jonathan Hafter | ... | music supervisor |
| Matt Iselin | ... | musician |
| Robert Whaley | ... | music engineer / music producer / musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Michael Taylor | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Conelli | ... | camera car driver |
Additional Crew
| April Blair | ... | production office coordinator |
| Greg Cattano | ... | production accountant |
| Mariela Comitini | ... | production assistant |
| Steve Lee | ... | production assistant |
| Vernon Rodriquez | ... | parking assistant |
| Troy Underwood | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Williams | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Herbert Beigel | ... | special thanks |
| Stephen Mailer | ... | special thanks |
| Robert W. Whaley | ... | dedicatee: in memory of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Trimark Pictures (1999) (United States) (theatrical)
- Blackwatch Releasing (1999) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Home Entertainment (1999) (Germany) (video)
- Taki Corporation (2000) (Japan) (DVD)
- Taki Corporation (2000) (Japan) (VHS)
- Splendid Film (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Tanweer Films (2011) (Bangladesh) (tv)
- Tanweer Films (2011) (Bhutan) (tv)
- Tanweer Films (2011) (India) (tv)
- Tanweer Films (2011) (Maldives) (tv)
- Tanweer Films (2011) (Nepal) (tv)
- Tanweer Films (2011) (Pakistan) (tv)
- Tanweer Films (2011) (Sri Lanka) (tv)
- New Films International
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A destitute 14-year-old struggles to keep his life together despite harsh abuse at his mother's hands, harsher abuse at his father's, and a growing separation from his slightly older brother. Petty thefts for food grow into more major takes until he steals a cash box from the diner where he works. Although Joe uses the money to pay off some of his father's debts and to replace his mother's records that his father smashed in a fit of temper, Joe gets no thanks.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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| Taglines | Winner of the Sundance Film Festival Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $11,793, 17 Oct 1999 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Val Kilmer gained a significant amount of weight for his role as an abusive alcoholic father. See more » |
| Goofs | Although the film is supposed to take place during the 1970s, Joe is seen wearing a name brand underwear with the company logo on the waistband. This particular brand didn't produce that style until the late 1990s. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Return to Innocence (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Just Walking in the Rain See more » |
| Quotes |
Bob Henry:
There's people who do good, Joey. They have... a family... a job... I had a job. Swabbed floors, made a livin'. I had a pension comin'. Joe Henry: I gotta go. Bob Henry: What I'm sayin' is... There are good people, Joey, and then there are people like me. Don't get caught on the wrong side of that equation. See more » |