Swoon
“Love gone mad. History gone bad.”
Synopsis
Teenagers Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb share a dangerous sexual bond and an amoral outlook on life. They spend afternoons breaking into storefronts and engaging in petty crimes, until the calculating Nathan ups the ante by kidnapping, and murdering, a young boy.
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Swoon - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Daniel Schlachet
Richard Loeb
Craig Chester
Nathan Leopold Jr.
Ron Vawter
State's Attorney Crowe
Michael Stumm
Doctor Bowman
Valda Z. Drabla
Germaine Reinhardt
Paul Connor
Bobby Franks
Adina Porter
Stenographer
Todd Haynes
Phrenology Head
Pamela Koffler
Phrenology Head
James Lyons
Prison Mugshot
Bobby Reed
Reporter
Michael Kirby
Detective Savage
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$340K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.36x
+$90K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Kalin
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Kalin, Hilton Als
- Original Score
- James Bennett
- Original Title
- Swoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $340K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Kalin
Tom Kalin, Hilton Als
James Bennett
Ellen Kuras
Tom Kalin
Christine Vachon
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Kalin
Director
Tom Kalin
Writer
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Christine Vachon
Producer
Tom Kalin
Editor
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Hilton Als
Writer
James Bennett
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swoon about?
Teenagers Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb share a dangerous sexual bond and an amoral outlook on life. They spend afternoons breaking into storefronts and engaging in petty crimes, until the calculating Nathan ups the ante by kidnapping, and murdering, a young boy.
Who directed Swoon?
Swoon was directed by Tom Kalin.
Who stars in Swoon?
The principal cast of Swoon includes Daniel Schlachet, Craig Chester, Ron Vawter, Michael Stumm, Valda Z. Drabla.
When was Swoon released and how long is it?
Swoon was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Swoon?
Swoon had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $340K at the worldwide box office (1.36 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Swoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swoon was composed by James Bennett.