A Boy Called Hate
“On the run. From the law. From the past. From himself.”
Synopsis
After a run-in with the law, an angry maladjusted young man starts calling himself "Hate". One night he saves a girl from a lusty Assistant District Attorney. He falsely accuses them of robbery, so they go on the run and make things worse.
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Scott Caan
Steve / Hate
Missy Crider
Cindy
Elliott Gould
Richard
Adam Beach
Billy Little Plume
Duane Davis
Ed Jenkins
Frank Salsedo
Ted
Scott Patterson
CHP Officer
James Caan
Jim
Lee Nashold
Suburban Cop
Kevin Michael Richardson
Staff Member
Wade Allain-Marcus
Cool Kid
Cece Tsou
Local News Woman
Dennis Cockrum
Local #1
Seth Isler
Bartender
Stephanie Allain
Waitress
Mary Louise Gemmill
Woman Lawyer
Bradley Jay Lesley
Moving Truck Driver
Buffalo Child
Billy's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitch Marcus
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitch Marcus
- Original Score
- Dan Wool
- Original Title
- A Boy Called Hate
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Nickel Pacific Motion Pictures, Skouras Pictures, Alternative Cinema Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitch Marcus
Mitch Marcus
Dan Wool
Paul Holahan
Department Leadership Roster
Mitch Marcus
Director
Dan Wool
Original Music Composer
Paul Holahan
Director of Photography
Mitch Marcus
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Boy Called Hate
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What is A Boy Called Hate about?
After a run-in with the law, an angry maladjusted young man starts calling himself "Hate". One night he saves a girl from a lusty Assistant District Attorney. He falsely accuses them of robbery, so they go on the run and make things worse.
Who directed A Boy Called Hate?
A Boy Called Hate was directed by Mitch Marcus.
Who stars in A Boy Called Hate?
The principal cast of A Boy Called Hate includes Scott Caan, Missy Crider, Elliott Gould, Adam Beach, Duane Davis.
When was A Boy Called Hate released and how long is it?
A Boy Called Hate was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Boy Called Hate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Boy Called Hate was composed by Dan Wool.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Boy Called Hate?
A Boy Called Hate holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).