

The Mudge Boy
2003-01-17 · 93 min · ★ 6.6
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 HirschDuncan Mudge
Tom GuiryPerry Foley
Richard JenkinsEdgar Mudge
Pablo SchreiberBrent
Zachary KnightonTravis
Ryan DonowhoScotty
Beckie KingApril
Meredith HanderhanTonya
Tara Arielle O'ReillyEmily Foley
Sam LloydRay Blodgett
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