Sonny Boy
“There are some secrets you can't keep chained up forever...”
Synopsis
A small-town car thief and his transgender wife come across an abandoned infant; they amputate his tongue and train him for a life in crime.
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Sonny Boy (1989) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-30
Top Cast
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David Carradine
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Paul L. Smith
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Brad Dourif
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Conrad Janis
Doc Bender
Sydney Lassick
Charlie P.
Savina Geršak
Sandy
Alexandra Powers
Rose
Steve Carlisle
Sheriff
Michael Boston
Sonny Boy
Stephen Lee Davis
Bart
Robert Broyles
Mayor
Jeff Bergquist
Father Owen
Dalene Young
Doc Wallace
Christopher Bradley
Husband
Samantha Phillips
Wife
Ivan Naranjo
Sam
Steve Ingrassia
Deputy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Martin Carroll
- Screenplay & Story
- Graeme Whifler
- Original Score
- Carlo Maria Cordio
- Original Title
- Sonny Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Trans World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Martin Carroll
Graeme Whifler
Carlo Maria Cordio
Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli
Claudio M. Cutry
Ovidio G. Assonitis, Moshe Diamant
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Ovidio G. Assonitis
Producer
Mario Molli
Production Design
Robert Martin Carroll
Director
Claudio M. Cutry
Editor
Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli
Director of Photography
Carlo Maria Cordio
Original Music Composer
Graeme Whifler
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonny Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sonny Boy about?
A small-town car thief and his transgender wife come across an abandoned infant; they amputate his tongue and train him for a life in crime.
Who directed Sonny Boy?
Sonny Boy was directed by Robert Martin Carroll.
Who stars in Sonny Boy?
The principal cast of Sonny Boy includes David Carradine, Paul L. Smith, Brad Dourif, Conrad Janis, Sydney Lassick.
When was Sonny Boy released and how long is it?
Sonny Boy was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Sonny Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sonny Boy was composed by Carlo Maria Cordio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sonny Boy?
Sonny Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).