Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue

1998 · 105 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Thriller

Living in rural Texas is a dysfunctional family: an abusive dad, a Vietnam vet with a war wound that's left him impotent; a compliant wife and a son of about 20, two small sons who look a lot like their brother. The dad harbors a secret, and he goes to murderous lengths to keep it hidden. The young man, Jimmy, who has suspicions, but little comes out until a Yankee woman comes to town.

Directed by Antonio Tibaldi · Written by Michael Boston

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Ryan Phillippe Jimmy West / Danny Knight
Nastassja Kinski Kate West
John Savage Ray West
Shirley Knight Doris Knight
Tyrin Turner Nate Carr
Jenny Lewis Traci Connor
Brent Jennings Tom
John Doman Andy Berg
Devon Michael Mark West
Adam Burke Mikey West
Kaitlin Hopkins Young Doris
Dennis Letts Sergeant Phillips

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