Spanking the Monkey
“A gripping comedy about letting go.”
Synopsis
Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David O. Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- David O. Russell
- Original Score
- David Carbonara
- Original Title
- Spanking the Monkey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Swelter Films, Fine Line Features, Buckeye Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David O. Russell
David O. Russell
David Carbonara
Michael Mayers
Pamela Martin
Dean Silvers, David O. Russell, Janet Grillo, Stanley F. Buchthal
Department Leadership Roster
David O. Russell
Director
David O. Russell
Writer
David Carbonara
Original Music Composer
Michael Mayers
Director of Photography
Pamela Martin
Editor
Susan Block
Production Design
Carolyn Greco
Costume Design
Dean Silvers
Producer
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What is Spanking the Monkey about?
Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.
Who directed Spanking the Monkey?
Spanking the Monkey was directed by David O. Russell.
Who stars in Spanking the Monkey?
The principal cast of Spanking the Monkey includes Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, Benjamin Hendrickson, Carla Gallo, Matthew Puckett.
When was Spanking the Monkey released and how long is it?
Spanking the Monkey was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Spanking the Monkey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spanking the Monkey was composed by David Carbonara.