Movies / Sonny (2002)

5/10

Runtime: 110 min

Genres: Crime Drama

Languages: English

Countries: USA


Film superstar Nicolas Cage's directing debut, Sonny follows a very unconventional family as they struggle to overcome personal and financial adversity. Young Sonny (James Franco) returns home to New Orleans from Army service to find his mother Jewel (Brenda Blethyn), a prostitute, in dire financial straits due to her marketability decreasing exponentially as her age increases. Jewel takes heart at her son's return, however, as she had raised him to be a male prostitute and his mid-'20s vitality should be able to provide a much-needed boost to her family's income -- which until now has primarily been based on Jewel's boyfriend Henry's (Harry Dean Stanton) small-time thievery, as well as the income generated by Jewel's new recruit, Carol (Mena Suvari). Sonny initially scoffs at the thought, having been offered a chance for a legitimate job from his Army buddy (Scott Caan), but when that possibility falls through, Sonny finds he has no choice but to work for his mother. ~ Ryan Shriver, Rovi


Directors (1) Credit
Nicolas Cage ...
Writers (1) Credit
John Carlen (written by)
Composers (1) Credit
Clint Mansell ...
Editors (1) Credit
Howard E. Smith ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Barry Markowitz ...
Actors (43) Credit
Andrew Miller Boy
April Mills Waitress (uncredited)
Ben Jones Boy
Bernard Hocke Clerk
Brandy Scott Streetwalker (uncredited)
Brenda Blethyn Jewel
Brenda Vaccaro Meg
Cary Wilmot Alden Catherine
David Jensen Mr. Penn (as David E. Jensen)
Delisha Price Mattie's Girl (as Delisha Prince)
Dixie Louviere Restaurant Patron - Party Guest (uncredited)
Don Yesso Waiter
Doug Barden Maitre d'
Graham Timbes Troy
Harry Dean Stanton Henry
Houston Parker Lilly White
James Franco Sonny
Janet Shea Wealthy Woman
Josie Davis Gretchen
Karen Kaia Livers Mattie
Katherine Randolph Dagmar
Kevin Cavell Diner in Restaurant (uncredited)
Kriste Andrea Tujague Joanie
Kyle Hand Boy
Marc Coppola Jimmy at Mattie's
Mark W. Davidson Acid Yellow's Thug (as Mark W. Davison)
Mena Suvari Carol
Michael James Dukes Boy
Monica L. Monica Party Lady
Myles Fitzgerald Young Sonny (uncredited)
Natasha Mince Hooker
Nick Paoletti Boy
Nicolas Cage Acid Yellow
Norman Golightly Man at Party with Tie (as Norm Golightly)
Robert Burton Man at Door
Sarah Allison Griggs Girl
Scott Caan Jesse
Seymour Cassel Albert
Shelby Rachel Griggs Girl
Summer Lee Brothel Girl (uncredited)
Thomas Williams Waiter
Wallace Merck Scott
Willie Metcalf Cal