Bad Boys
“There's only one person left who believes Mick O'Brien can make it... Mick O'Brien.”
Synopsis
Mick O'Brien is a young Chicago street thug torn between a life of petty crime and the love of his girlfriend. But when the heist of a local drug dealer goes tragically wrong Mick is sentenced to a brutal juvenile prison where violence is a rite of passage and respect is measured in vengeance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bad Boys (1983) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-21
Top Cast
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Sean Penn
Mick O'Brien
Reni Santoni
Ramon Herrera
Jim Moody
Gene Daniels
Eric Gurry
Horowitz
Esai Morales
Paco Moreno
Ally Sheedy
J. C. Walenski
Clancy Brown
Viking Lofgren
Robert Lee Rush
Tweety
John Zenda
Wagner
Tony Mockus Jr.
Warden Bendix
Alan Ruck
Carl Brennan
Erik Barefield
Terrell
Dean Fortunato
Perretti
Lawrence Mah
Ricky Lee
Jorge Noa
Carlos
Ray Caballero
Pablo
Martha De La Cruz
Mrs. Moreno
Ray Ramirez
Mr. Moreno
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Rosenthal
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Di Lello
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Bad Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.2M
- Production Studios
- EMI Films, Solofilm, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Rosenthal
Richard Di Lello
Bill Conti
Bruce Surtees, Donald E. Thorin
Antony Gibbs
Robert H. Solo, Marty Hornstein
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Robert H. Solo
Producer
Jay Hurley
Costume Design
Mickey Antonetti
Costume Design
Rick Rosenthal
Director
J. Michael Riva
Production Design
Marty Hornstein
Producer
Richard Di Lello
Writer
Donald E. Thorin
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Boys about?
Mick O'Brien is a young Chicago street thug torn between a life of petty crime and the love of his girlfriend. But when the heist of a local drug dealer goes tragically wrong Mick is sentenced to a brutal juvenile prison where violence is a rite of passage and respect is measured in vengeance.
Who directed Bad Boys?
Bad Boys was directed by Rick Rosenthal.
Who stars in Bad Boys?
The principal cast of Bad Boys includes Sean Penn, Reni Santoni, Jim Moody, Eric Gurry, Esai Morales.
When was Bad Boys released and how long is it?
Bad Boys was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
How much did Bad Boys make at the box office?
Bad Boys grossed $9.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Boys was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Boys?
Bad Boys holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).