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Cry-Baby (1990)

PG_13 85 min  -  Comedy | Musical | Romance  -   6 April 1990 (USA)
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In 1950s Baltimore, a bad-boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good-girl, whose boyfriend sets out for revenge.

Director:

John Waters

Writer:

John Waters
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Johnny Depp ...
Amy Locane ...
Susan Tyrrell ...
Polly Bergen ...
Iggy Pop ...
Belvedere Rickettes
Ricki Lake ...
Traci Lords ...
Kim McGuire Kim McGuire ...
Mona 'Hatchet-Face' Malnorowski
Darren E. Burrows ...
Milton Hackett
Stephen Mailer Stephen Mailer ...
Baldwin
Kim Webb ...
Lenora Frigid
Alan J. Wendl Alan J. Wendl ...
Toe-Joe
Troy Donahue ...
Hatchet's Father
Mink Stole Mink Stole ...
Hatchet's Mother
Joe Dallesandro ...
Milton's Father
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Storyline

"Drape" (or Greaser) Wade Walker, also known as Cry-Baby for his ability to shed a single tear, falls head over heels for square Allison Vernon-Williams who, incidentally, is tired of being good. Written by Corey Semple <AshTFrankFurter2>, corrected by Mickey  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Greaser | Juvenile | Baby | Cult Director | Social Satire  | See more »

Taglines:

Too young to be square... Too tough to be shocked... Too late to be saved See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Beksa See more »

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$8,266,343 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The original Broadway production of "Cry-Baby" opened at the Marquis Theater in New York on April 24, 2008, ran for 68 performances and was nominated for the 2008 Tony Awards for the Best Musical, Book and Score. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After the immunizations, in the scene were Allison talks to the drapes for the first time, Lenora is standing on the steps trying to pose. The scene shoots away from her, but when it shoots back to her, her hair barrette has changed sides. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Wanda's mother: Hi Kids. Remember, always look both ways before crossing.
Wanda: [embarassed] Mother!
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Crazy Credits

The film begins with an old-fashioned 50's style Universal logo. Its also accompanied by 50's doo-wop music. A stage curtain opens up the movie. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"PLEASE, MISTER JAILER"
Written by Wynona Carr
Performed by Rachel Sweet
Additional vocals by James Intveld
Produced by Al Kooper See more »