The Stone Boy
“In one fatal moment he stood alone. His silence so loud it was deafening.”
Synopsis
12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"The Stone Boy" (1984) Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-02
Top Cast
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Jason Presson
Arnold Hillerman
Robert Duvall
Joe Hillerman
Glenn Close
Ruth Hillerman
Susan Rinell
Nora Hillerman
Dean Cain
Eugene Hillerman
Wilford Brimley
George Jansen
Frederic Forrest
Andy Jansen
Cindy Fisher
Amalie
Gail Youngs
Lu Jansen
Tim Phillips
Chuck
Linda Hamilton
Eva Crescent Moon Lady
Tom Waits
Petrified man at carnival (uncredited)
Mary Ellen Trainor
Doris Simms
Kenneth Anderson
Sheriff #1
John L. Strandell
Sheriff #2
Tom Duncan
Sheriff McDuff
Dana Duffy
Margaret Matthews
Quentin Rhodes
Clint Matthews
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$261K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Cain
- Screenplay & Story
- Gina Berriault
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Stone Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $261K
- Production Studios
- International Productions, Angeles Entertainment Group, Inverness Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Cain
Gina Berriault
James Horner
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Paul Rubell
Joe Roth, James G. Robinson, Ivan Bloch
Department Leadership Roster
Gina Berriault
Writer
Joe Roth
Producer
Paul Rubell
Editor
Ivan Bloch
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Director of Photography
Christopher Cain
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stone Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stone Boy about?
12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.
Who directed The Stone Boy?
The Stone Boy was directed by Christopher Cain.
Who stars in The Stone Boy?
The principal cast of The Stone Boy includes Jason Presson, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Susan Rinell, Dean Cain.
When was The Stone Boy released and how long is it?
The Stone Boy was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did The Stone Boy make at the box office?
The Stone Boy grossed $261K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Stone Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stone Boy was composed by James Horner.