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The Mudge Boy
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The Mudge Boy

2003-01-17 · 93 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Romance

Chronicling the troubled existence of Duncan Mudge, a 14-year-old misfit who—while vying for the attention of his vacant father—struggles to fill the void brought on by his mother's sudden death.

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Directors
Michael Burke
Production companies
Showtime Independent Films, First Cold Press
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 800,000
Revenue
USD 62,852

Top Cast

Emile HirschEmile HirschDuncan Mudge
Tom GuiryTom GuiryPerry Foley
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsEdgar Mudge
Pablo SchreiberPablo SchreiberBrent
Zachary KnightonZachary KnightonTravis
Ryan DonowhoRyan DonowhoScotty
Beckie KingBeckie KingApril
Meredith HanderhanMeredith HanderhanTonya
Sandra GartnerLydia Mudge
Tara Arielle O'ReillyTara Arielle O'ReillyEmily Foley
Barbara LloydIrene Blodgett
Sam LloydSam LloydRay Blodgett
Hannah FranzoniTracey Foley
George WoodardMerrit Foley
Munson HicksMinister
Rose Marie PerfectStore Owner
Macklen MakhloghiDrunken Teen
Sean FloodSean FloodTeen's Friend
John D. AlexanderJuster (uncredited)
Joshua J. MastersHay Bailer (uncredited)

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