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The Boy Who Cried Bitch (1991): Cast

The Boy Who Cried Bitch (1991) movie poster

The Boy Who Cried Bitch is a 1991 drama thriller directed by Juan José Campanella, starring Karen Young as Candice Love, Jesse Bradford and J.D. Daniels. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Boy Who Cried Bitch (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Boy Who Cried Bitch About?

The premise of The Boy Who Cried Bitch without spoilers.

Beyond the innocence of childhood, divorced wealthy mother Candice Love's three sons attend a boarding school. Her eldest, 12‑year‑old Dan, is unruly and aggressive, a harmful influence on his brothers, troubling teachers and peers. After attempts to socialize him fail, Candice brings Dan home, where the family unravels and his psychosis worsens.

The Boy Who Cried Bitch Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • close up of eyes
  • wielding an axe
  • target shooting
  • committed to a mental institution
  • group therapy
  • quiet room
  • girlfriend
  • sharpening a knife
  • mother
  • son
  • escape by car
  • independent film
+1 more
  • knife held to throat
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Cast & crew

The Boy Who Cried Bitch Cast & Characters

Karen Young leads the cast as Candice Love, with Jesse Bradford as Mike Love and J.D. Daniels as Nick Love. Directed by Juan José Campanella; 27 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Boy Who Cried Bitch

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From the director

More from Juan José Campanella

More films directed by Juan José Campanella, best-rated first: The Secret in Their Eyes, Son of the Bride, Strangers in the Park and The Weasel's Tale.

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Details

The Boy Who Cried Bitch Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Zur Hölle” and “Mrs. Love!”.

Also known as
  • Zur Hölle
  • Mrs. Love!
  • Line of Duty
  • El niño que gritó puta
  • Bad Boy Story - Il ragazzo che gridava

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FAQ

The Boy Who Cried Bitch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Boy Who Cried Bitch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Boy Who Cried Bitch?

The Boy Who Cried Bitch runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Boy Who Cried Bitch released?

The Boy Who Cried Bitch was released on April 24, 1991.

Who directed The Boy Who Cried Bitch?

The Boy Who Cried Bitch was directed by Juan José Campanella.

More films by Juan José Campanella

Who is in the cast of The Boy Who Cried Bitch?

The Boy Who Cried Bitch stars Karen Young as Candice Love, Jesse Bradford as Mike Love and J.D. Daniels as Nick Love, among 27 credited actors.

Does The Boy Who Cried Bitch have a post-credit scene?

No. The Boy Who Cried Bitch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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