Sonny Boy (1989): Cast
Sonny Boy is a 1989 drama horror film directed by Robert Martin Carroll, starring Michael Boston as Sonny Boy, David Carradine and Brad Dourif. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Robert Martin Carroll
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Trans World Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sonny Boy About?
The premise of Sonny Boy without spoilers.
A small‑town car thief and his transgender wife stumble upon an abandoned infant. Determined to keep the discovery hidden, they cruelly amputate the baby's tongue and raise him as a weapon, molding him into a lifelong participant in their criminal world.
Sonny Boy Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- exploitation
- female topless nudity
- tragic hero
- father son relationship
- bare chested male
- woman played by man
- character name as title
- nickname as title
- live action
- psychological drama
- mute
- baby
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- shot in the chest
- rifle
- slapped in the face
- kiss
- motorcycle
- billiards
- fire
- exploding car
- explosion
- cannon
- mute boy
- severed finger
- voice over narration
- voice over
- cannibal
- cannibalism
- pyramid
- murder
- american midwest
- child abuse
- independent film
- transgender
- transgender woman
- bare chested male bondage
Sonny Boy Cast & Characters
Michael Boston leads the cast as Sonny Boy, with David Carradine as Pearl and Brad Dourif as Weasel. Directed by Robert Martin Carroll; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Martin Carroll
- Michael Boston as Sonny Boy
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David Carradine as Pearl -
Brad Dourif as Weasel -
Paul L. Smith as Slue
Also Starring in Sonny Boy
· 14 more- Sydney Lassick Charlie P.
- Dalene Young Doc Wallace
- Samantha Phillips Wife
- Conrad Janis Doc Bender
- Alexandra Powers Rose
- Christopher Bradley Husband
- Savina Geršak Sandy
- Robert Broyles Mayor
- Steve Carlisle Sheriff
- Ivan Naranjo Sam
- Steve Ingrassia Deputy
- Stephen Lee Davis Bart
- Jeff Bergquist Father Owen
- Joseph Semprevivo
Cars in Sonny Boy
27 cars on screen, including the 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the Harley-Davidson Sportster.
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1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role -
Harley-Davidson Sportster Important role -
1980 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role -
1966 Buick Riviera Minor role
Sonny Boy Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Satanic - Ausgeburt der Hölle” and “Il dono del silenzio”.
- Also known as
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- Satanic - Ausgeburt der Hölle
- Il dono del silenzio
- Satanic - Ausgeburt des Wahnsinns
- Малюк Санні
- Малыш Санни
- 소니 보이
- Synalek
- 杀人武器
- 殺人武器
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Sonny Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sonny Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sonny Boy?
Sonny Boy runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Sonny Boy released?
Sonny Boy was released on March 22, 1989.
Who directed Sonny Boy?
Sonny Boy was directed by Robert Martin Carroll.
Who is in the cast of Sonny Boy?
Sonny Boy stars Michael Boston as Sonny Boy, David Carradine as Pearl and Brad Dourif as Weasel, among 18 credited actors.
Does Sonny Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Sonny Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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