The Boy Who Cried Bitch (1991)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Juan José Campanella

Writer:

Catherine May Levin (writer)

Release Date:

13 March 1992 (Spain)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Beyond the innocence of childhood... beyond all the rules of society

Plot:

A psychotic 12 year old makes life hell for his emotionally frail mother. |

Plot Keywords:

Mother | Boy | Child | Son | Independent Film

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Harley Cross	...	Dan Love
Karen Young	...	Candice Love
Jesse Bradford	...	Mike Love
J.D. Daniels	...	Nick Love
Gene Canfield	...	Jim Cutler
Moira Kelly	...	Jessica
Adrien Brody	...	Eddie
Dennis Boutsikaris	...	Orin Fell
Reathel Bean	...	Dr. Goldstein
John Rothman	...	Stokes
Samuel Wright	...	Richard
Perry Moore	...	William
Sean Ashby	...	Gene
Edwina Lewis	...	Ann Marie, R.N.
Ken Eaton	...	Teacher

Runtime:

Spain:101 min | USA:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Spain:18

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Movie Connections:

Followed by The Boy Who Cried Bitch: The Adolescent Years (2007)

Soundtrack:

Let's Pretend

Realistic and Sad look into a Dysfunctional Family.

The Boy Who Cried Bitch, is not only one of the best flicks I've seen in a while, but it's also one of the best movie titles I've ever come across.

The story basically follows a young boy who suffers from serious mental issues. From his interactions with his family and how he rules the roost, to his interaction with the people who run the institution he eventually heads to.

The Boy Who Cried Bitch was a incredibly intimate feeling flick that was really realistic in it's story-telling and it's portrayal of a young boy not being able to cope with the outside world. From not having a father to guide him and to having an incredibly immature and imbalanced mother, all the ingredients are there for a young kid to go awry and not benefit from a nurturing family.

I've seriously got to commend the little dude who played the disturbed young kid. Harley Cross (cool ass name), is a genuine child-star and one performance I'll never forget. He's actually reason enough to watch this flick. I should give the producers and directors some love too, since I'm sure it's somewhat tough to direct young kids. And to do it as well as this, is damn impressive.

It's been a while since I've seen a flick where I've been grabbed so fast and yanked right into the feel and atmosphere. Right away, you've got Harley screaming at his mother, "Slut bitch!" And not long after you've got the Mom yanking her shirt showing.....never mind, I'll just simply say, if you get the chance to see The Boy Who Cried Bitch don't let it pass by. This a really, really good flick.