Mudge Boy (The)
- Director: Michael Burke
- Writer: Michael Burke
- Producer: Elizabeth W. Alexander; Alison Benson
CGiii Comment
Sensitivity in a harsh farming community - manifestations of grief in both boy and man.
This is a story simply told - told with astonishing tenderness and maturity.
Uncluttered and a definite benchmark for the genre.
As for the ending...wow.
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The(ir) Blurb...
Sensitive, somewhat effeminate farm-boy Duncan Mudge can barely cope with grim, since Ma's death even gloomier father Edgar's manly expectations, and seeks comfort in petting a chicken he associates with his late Ma. Macho mate Perry Foley, who has it physically even harder on his dad's farm, usually comforts Duncan and defends his 'wimpiness' to their cocky ruffian mates Travis, Scotty and Brent. But although clearly attracted to gentle gentile Ducan himself, the socially unacceptable suggestion of 'sissy' homosexuality makes Perry over-react and turn on his friend.
Cast & Characters
Emile Hirsch as Duncan Mudge;
Tom Guiry as Perry Foley;
Richard Jenkins as Edgar Mudge;
Pablo Schreiber as Brent;
Zachary Knighton as Travis;
Ryan Donowho as Scotty;
Meredith Handerhan as Tonya;
Beckie King as April;
Sandra Gartner as Lydia Mudge;
Tara O'Reilly as Emily Foley;
Barbara Lloyd as Irene Blodgett;
Sam Lloyd as Ray Blodgett;
Hannah Franzoni as Tracey Foley;
George Woodard as Merrit Foley;
Munson Hicks as Minister