Raising Victor Vargas (2002)
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- R
- 1h 28min
- Drama, Romance
- 02 May 2003 (USA)
- Movie
A Lower East Side teen-ager struggles to find some sanity while surrounded by an eccentric grandmother, a crazy new girlfriend, and a longing younger brother.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 14 nominations.
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Cast
| Victor Rasuk | ... |
Victor
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Donna Maldonado | ... |
Donna
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Kevin Rivera | ... |
Harold
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Krystal Rodriguez | ... |
Vicki
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| Judy Marte | ... |
Judy
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| Melonie Diaz | ... |
Melonie
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Matthew Roberts | ... |
Hector
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Alexander Garcia | ... |
Al
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John Ramos | ... |
Macho
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Theresa Martinez | ... |
Judy's Mom
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Altagracia Guzman | ... |
Grandma
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| Silvestre Rasuk | ... |
Nino
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Wilfree Vasquez | ... |
Carlos
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Randy Luna | ... |
Pool Boy #3
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| Jeff Knite | ... |
Pool Boy #4
(as Jeff Asencio)
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Juan I. Lebron | ... |
Israel
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Jacqueline Rosario | ... |
Singer
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| Joe Rosario | ... |
Security Guard
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Gladys Austin | ... |
Social Worker
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Directed by
| Peter Sollett | ||
Written by
| Peter Sollett | ... | (written by) |
| Peter Sollett | ... | (story) & |
| Eva Vives | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Alain de la Mata | ... | producer |
| Jean-Michel Dissard | ... | associate producer |
| Scott Macaulay | ... | producer |
| Vincent Maraval | ... | executive producer |
| Robin O'Hara | ... | producer |
| Peter Sollett | ... | producer |
| Cate Wilson | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Roy Nathanson | ||
Cinematography by
| Tim Orr | ||
Editing by
| Myron Kerstein | ||
Editorial Department
| Kent McGrew | ... | color timer |
| Katherine Skjerping | ... | assistant editor (as Katie Fisher) |
| John Dowdell | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Ulysses Terrero | ||
Production Design by
| Judy Becker | ||
Costume Design by
| Jill Newell | ||
Makeup Department
| Angela Gallagher | ... | make-up and hair (as Angela Guinn) |
Production Management
| Carrie Fix | ... | production supervisor |
| Cate Wilson | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mariela Comitini | ... | second second assistant director |
| Carrie Fix | ... | first assistant director |
| Michael A. Moffa | ... | second assistant director (as Michael Moffa) |
Art Department
| Jill Alexander | ... | property master |
| Chris Buder | ... | set dresser |
| Laurent Gorse | ... | art department intern |
| Tara Healey | ... | set dresser |
| Javier Hernandez | ... | assistant property master |
| Mess E. Kauf | ... | carpenter |
| Jesse Kaufmann | ... | intern |
| Tyler Q Rosen | ... | property master |
| Elizabeth Sobota | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Steve Borne | ... | sound designer |
| David Briggs | ... | foley editor |
| Ryan Collison | ... | foley engineer |
| Anguibe Guindo | ... | boom operator |
| Nadine Finzi Maybruck | ... | sound editor |
| Branka Mrkic | ... | dialogue editor |
| Alex Raspa | ... | adr mixer |
| Reilly Steele | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Noah Timan | ... | production sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael J. Burke | ... | camera loader (as Michael Burke) |
| Catriona 'Cat' Crosby | ... | additional lighting technician |
| David Elwell | ... | best boy electric |
| Justin Scott Gravatt | ... | electrician |
| Melissa Guimaraes | ... | best boy grip |
| Matthew Hale | ... | key grip |
| Susan Heller | ... | electrician |
| Linda Kallerus | ... | second assistant camera (as Linda Slater) |
| Jude Kiernan | ... | camera loader |
| Susan Loyd | ... | second assistant camera |
| Scott Miller | ... | gaffer / still photographer |
| Matthew A. Petrosky | ... | first assistant camera |
| Craig Striano | ... | grip |
| John Woods | ... | electrician |
| Laurie Chakel | ... | grip/electric intern (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jesika Khadivi | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Richard Valbrun | ... | casting assistant (as Richard 'Misery' Valbrun) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amy R. Burt | ... | assistant costume designer (as Amy Burt) |
Location Management
| Jeremy Gould | ... | location assistant |
| Eryka Seimona Henderson | ... | location manager (as Erika Seimona) |
| Jennifer Quesenbery | ... | location scout |
| Collin Smith | ... | location scout |
| Hughroy Williams | ... | key location manager |
Music Department
| Hugo Dwyer | ... | score mixer |
| Tracy McKnight | ... | music consultant |
| Alysia Oakley | ... | assistant to music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Scott Burik | ... | set medic |
| Kristen Dubberstein | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Shawn Hamilton | ... | production accountant |
| Matthew Hysell | ... | key unit production assistant (as Matt Hysell) |
| Jesika Khadivi | ... | production office intern |
| Paula P. Manzanedo | ... | completion guarantor: Film Finances, Inc. (as Paula Manzanedo-Schmit) |
| Raynelle Irene Mensah | ... | set production assistant: re-shoots |
| Tony Osso | ... | production coordinator |
| Josiah Silverstein | ... | production assistant |
| Sally Steele | ... | publicist |
| Bergen Swanson | ... | post-production office supervisor |
| Hope Walter | ... | assistant unit manager |
Thanks
| Glen Duncan | ... | special thanks |
| Cleotilde Garcia | ... | special thanks |
| Emily Kaplan | ... | special thanks |
| Sylvie Perras | ... | special thanks |
| Todd Rubenstein | ... | special thanks |
| Michelle Satter | ... | special thanks |
| Matthew Sollet | ... | special thanks |
| Helene Sollett | ... | special thanks |
| Rob Sollett | ... | special thanks |
| Jan Somma | ... | special thanks |
| Todd Stephens | ... | special thanks |
| Will Sweeney | ... | special thanks |
| Emmanuelle Taylor | ... | special thanks |
| Eva Vives | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Mars Distribution (2003) (France) (theatrical)
- 791 Cine (2009) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Frenetic Films (2004) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Lighthouse Pictures (2004) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Momentum Pictures (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Samuel Goldwyn Films (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Fireworks Pictures
- Millennium Storm (2005) (Italy) (video)
- The Criterion Channel (2025) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Switzerland) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Victor is growing up on the Lower East Side and is at the age where he is driven by desire and unchained by maturity. His image as a ladies man is shattered when he is found in Fat Donna's bedroom. Soon, as a result of his sister's big mouth, the whole Dominican community knows. Full of confidence, Victor sets out to reclaim his image by winning Judy. Judy proves to be elusive and difficult. Victor persists, and with a surprising tenderness, ultimately wins Judy's heart. Written by johnno.r@xtra.co.nz |
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Box Office
| Budget | $800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Peter Sollett drew most of his cast from the housing projects of South East Manhattan by advertising on flyers. As most of his final cast were non-professional, he encouraged them to improvise. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Casado y Cansado (No Puedo Mas) See more » |
| Quotes |
Judy:
Okay, you're my new man... but I'm warning you, don't fuck with me! See more » |