Sonny Boy(1989)
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Sonny Boy 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.
Sonny Boy (1989) is a drama, action and horror film directed by Robert Martin Carroll, released on March 22, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars David Carradine, Paul L. Smith, Brad Dourif and Conrad Janis. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Martin Carroll
- Writers:
- Graeme Whifler
- Producers:
- Ovidio G. Assonitis
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli
- Composer:
- Carlo Maria Cordio
- Production:
- Trans World Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Sonny Boy (1989) Trailer
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Sonny Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Carradine
as Pearl
Paul L. Smith
as Slue
Brad Dourif
as Weasel
Conrad Janis
as Doc Bender
Sydney Lassick
as Charlie P.
Savina Geršak
as Sandy
Alexandra Powers
as Rose
- Steve Carlisle
Steve Carlisle
as Sheriff
Michael Boston
as Sonny Boy
- Stephen Lee Davis
Stephen Lee Davis
as Bart
- Robert Broyles
Robert Broyles
as Mayor
- Jeff Bergquist
Jeff Bergquist
as Father Owen
Key crew
Directed by Robert Martin Carroll, written by Graeme Whifler, produced by Ovidio G. Assonitis.
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Sonny Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 23 ratings.
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Sonny Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sonny Boy online?
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Sonny Boy (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sonny Boy?
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The main cast of Sonny Boy (1989) includes David Carradine, Paul L. Smith, Brad Dourif, Conrad Janis and Sydney Lassick. The film was directed by Robert Martin Carroll. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sonny Boy released?
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Sonny Boy was released on March 22, 1989 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Sonny Boy worth watching?
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Sonny Boy (1989) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sonny Boy?
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Yes. The official Sonny Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.