Pups
“What happens when a kid finds a gun or a gun finds a kid?”
Synopsis
When troubled teen boy Stevie (Cameron Van Hoy) and his girlfriend, Rocky (Mischa Barton), attempt to rob a bank without any forethought, the situation rapidly deteriorates. Soon the young couple is holding bank customers and employees hostage, while law enforcement gathers outside. Daniel Bender (Burt Reynolds), a veteran negotiator for the FBI, is charged with assessing the crime scene and ending the standoff as quickly as possible, but Stevie's short fuse considerably complicates matters.
Top Cast
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Mischa Barton
Rocky
Cameron Van Hoy
Stevie
Burt Reynolds
Daniel Bender
Adam Farrar
Wheelchair Man
David Alan Graf
Bank Manager
Kurt Loder
Kurt Loder
James Gordon
J.P. / TV Preacher
Darling Narita
Joy
Ed Metzger
Mr. Edwards
Jonathan Coogan
Bank Security Guard
Uri Ryder
Pizza Man
Matthew Fairchild
Rocky's Dad
Hsa Mann
Puppy Seller #1
Stanley B. Herman
Studio Reporter #3
Susan Horton
Rio
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 18, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ash Baron-Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ash Baron-Cohen
- Original Score
- Erran Baron Cohen
- Original Title
- Pups
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Team Okuyama, Allied Entertainment Group Inc., Eagle Eye Films, Fire Heart Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ash Baron-Cohen
Ash Baron-Cohen
Erran Baron Cohen
Carlos Arguello
Michael Schultz
Department Leadership Roster
Ash Baron-Cohen
Director
Carlos Arguello
Director of Photography
Michael Schultz
Editor
Ash Baron-Cohen
Writer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pups
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What is Pups about?
When troubled teen boy Stevie (Cameron Van Hoy) and his girlfriend, Rocky (Mischa Barton), attempt to rob a bank without any forethought, the situation rapidly deteriorates. Soon the young couple is holding bank customers and employees hostage, while law enforcement gathers outside. Daniel Bender (Burt Reynolds), a veteran negotiator for the FBI, is charged with assessing the crime scene and ending the standoff as quickly as possible, but Stevie's short fuse considerably complicates matters.
Who directed Pups?
Pups was directed by Ash Baron-Cohen.
Who stars in Pups?
The principal cast of Pups includes Mischa Barton, Cameron Van Hoy, Burt Reynolds, Adam Farrar, David Alan Graf.
When was Pups released and how long is it?
Pups was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Pups?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pups was composed by Erran Baron Cohen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pups?
Pups holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).