In 1950s Baltimore, a bad boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good girl, whose boyfriend sets out for revenge.
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| Johnny Depp | ... |
Cry-Baby
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| Amy Locane | ... |
Allison Vernon-Williams
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| Susan Tyrrell | ... |
Ramona Rickettes
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| Polly Bergen | ... |
Mrs. Vernon-Williams
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| Iggy Pop | ... |
Belvedere Rickettes
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| Ricki Lake | ... |
Pepper Walker
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| Traci Lords | ... |
Wanda Woodward
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| Kim McGuire | ... |
Mona 'Hatchet-Face' Malnorowski
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| Darren E. Burrows | ... |
Milton Hackett
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| Stephen Mailer | ... |
Baldwin
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| Kim Webb | ... |
Lenora Frigid
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Alan J. Wendl | ... |
Toe-Joe
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| Troy Donahue | ... |
Hatchet's Father
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| Mink Stole | ... |
Hatchet's Mother
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| Joe Dallesandro | ... |
Milton's Father
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| Joey Heatherton | ... |
Milton's Mother
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| David Nelson | ... |
Wanda's Father
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| Patricia Hearst | ... |
Wanda's Mother
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| Willem Dafoe | ... |
Hateful Guard
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Jonathan Benya | ... |
Snare-Drum
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| Scout Raskin | ... |
Susie-Q
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Robert Tyree | ... |
Dupree
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Angie Levroney | ... |
Dupree's Girlfriend
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| Drew Ebersole | ... |
Whiffle #1
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Kenny Curtis | ... |
Whiffle #2
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Scott Neilson | ... |
Whiffle #3
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| Robert Walsh | ... |
Judge
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| Jenni Blong | ... |
Inga
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Craig Wallace | ... |
Conk #1
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Phillip Broussard | ... |
Conk #2
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| Regi Davis | ... |
Conk #3
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Nick Fleming | ... |
Conk #4
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Robbie Jones | ... |
Conk #5
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Vivienne Shub | ... |
Mrs. Tadlock
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Robert Marbury | ... |
Angelic Boyfriend
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Skip Spencer | ... |
Strip Poker #1
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| Holter Graham | ... |
Strip Poker #2
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| Susan Lowe | ... |
Night Court Parent
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Dan Griffith | ... |
Snake-Eyes Hood
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Kirk McEwen | ... |
Convict #1
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Eric Lucas | ... |
Convict #2
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Frank Maldonado | ... |
Convict #3
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Patrick Mitchell | ... |
Convict #4
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| Mary Vivian Pearce | ... |
Picnic Mother
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Steve Aronson | ... |
Mean Guard
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Kelly Goldberg | ... |
Pepper's Baby
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| Julie Adams | ... |
Kay (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Gabriel R. Asoka | ... |
Additional Conk (uncredited)
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Brad Baker | ... |
Mean Policeman (uncredited)
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| John Blyth Barrymore | ... |
Additional Voices (uncredited) (voice)
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| Ben Chapman | ... |
The Gill Man (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| John Calvin Doyle | ... |
Drape Gang Friend (uncredited)
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Patrick Egan | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Cindy Geppi | ... |
Square (uncredited)
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| Carlo Glorioso | ... |
Drape / Dancer (uncredited)
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Chip Harrison | ... |
Extra in red flannel shirt at Theme Park (uncredited)
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| James Intveld | ... |
Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker (uncredited) (singingVoice)
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| Michael Stanton Kennedy | ... |
Baltimore Reporter (uncredited)
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Peter Koper | ... |
Corrections Officer (uncredited)
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Autumn Lucas | ... |
Drapette (uncredited)
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| Jeff Mandon | ... |
Smoker Kid (uncredited)
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| Stephen William Moore | ... |
Howling Square-Boy (uncredited)
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Mark Moorhead | ... |
Prison Screening Cop (uncredited)
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| Joey Perillo | ... |
Ko Jo Jackson (uncredited)
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Fernando Ramos | ... |
Drape (uncredited)
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Carmen Renee Reynolds | ... |
Goody Two-Shoes (uncredited)
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| Bruce Roberts | ... |
Warden (uncredited)
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| Rick Samuel | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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| Rachel Sweet | ... |
Allison Vernon-Williams (uncredited) (singingVoice)
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| Gary Wheeler | ... |
Reporter #2 (uncredited)
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Greer Yeaton | ... |
Girl at Vaccine Row (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Waters | ||
Written by
| John Waters | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jim Abrahams | ... | executive producer |
| Brian Grazer | ... | executive producer |
| Pat Moran | ... | associate producer |
| Rachel Talalay | ... | producer |
Music by
| Patrick Williams | ||
Cinematography by
| Dave Insley | ... | director of photography (as David Insley) |
Editing by
| Janice Hampton | ||
Editorial Department
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter |
| Anny Lowery Meza | ... | assistant editor |
| Paul Parsons | ... | assistant editor |
| Erica Shaevitz | ... | associate editor |
| Stuart Sperling | ... | assistant editor |
| Josie Wechsler | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Paula Herold | ||
| Pat Moran | ||
Production Design by
| Vincent Peranio | ||
Art Direction by
| Dolores Deluce | ... | (as Dolores Deluxe) |
Set Decoration by
| Virginia Nichols | ||
| Chester Overlock III | ||
Costume Design by
| Van Smith | ||
Makeup Department
| Betty Beebe | ... | key makeup artist (as Betty A. Beebe) |
| Nancy Broadfoot | ... | key makeup artist |
| Denise Cellucci | ... | hair stylist |
| Delia H. Hoover | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Cheryl 'Pickles' Kinion | ... | additional makeup artist (as Cheryl Kinion) |
| Christine Mason | ... | hair designer |
| Howard 'Hep' Preston | ... | barber |
| Van Smith | ... | makeup designer |
Production Management
| Anthony J. Ciccolini III | ... | post-production supervisor (as Chic Ciccolini) |
| Karen Koch | ... | unit production manager |
| Michael Nelson | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Michael S. Nelson | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| F. Cameron MacRae | ... | dga trainee (as Cameron MacRae) |
| Betsy C. Schrott | ... | second second assistant director (as Betsy Schrott) |
| Jeffrey Wetzel | ... | second assistant director |
| Mary Ellen Woods | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert Barnaby | ... | construction coordinator (as Bob Barnaby) |
| Kelley Finn Blum | ... | art department assistant (as Kelley Finn) |
| Patty Burgee | ... | graphic designer (as Pat Burgee) |
| Michael Davis | ... | construction coordinator (as Michael E. Davis) |
| Francesca Gerlach | ... | scenic painter (as Fran Gerlack) |
| Wayne 'Spider' Kehs | ... | set dresser |
| Michael Lambason | ... | carpenter |
| Ted Lubonovich II | ... | propmaker |
| Mark Oliver | ... | art department assistant |
| Lester Poser | ... | set dresser |
| David Russell | ... | storyboard artist |
| Richard Salinas | ... | painter |
| Curtis A. Schnell | ... | art director: Los Angeles |
| Douglas Scrivener | ... | carpenter |
| Patti Tronolone | ... | carpenter |
| Keith Weaver | ... | scenic painter |
| Brook Yeaton | ... | property master |
| Jay Koiwai | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Bill Luckey | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Silvija L. Moess | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Angelella | ... | production sound (as Richard Angelella) |
| Bobbi Banks | ... | sound effects editor |
| Richard Beggs | ... | re-recording mixer: Skywalker Sound South |
| Joel Berkovitz | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Noah Blough | ... | adr editor |
| Russell Brower | ... | sound effects editor (as Russel Brower) |
| Midge Costin | ... | dialogue editor |
| Samuel C. Crutcher | ... | dialogue editor |
| Dwayne Dell | ... | production sound |
| Lily Diamond | ... | foley editor |
| Carol Everson | ... | sound playback |
| Teresa García | ... | assistant sound editor (as Theresa Garcia) |
| David Gates | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Gary Gegan | ... | adr mixer |
| Victor Grodecki | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Paul Grupp | ... | additional sound engineer |
| Julie Hall | ... | sound effects editor |
| Chris Jargo | ... | adr editor |
| David Kahne | ... | additional sound engineer |
| Stanley Kastner | ... | re-recording mixer: Skywalker Sound South |
| Jonathan Klein | ... | foley editor |
| Lance Laurienzo | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| David Leonard | ... | additional sound engineer |
| Mark Linett | ... | additional sound engineer |
| Mark 'Frito' Long | ... | recordist: Skywalker Sound South |
| Richard U.S. McIntosh | ... | additional sound engineer |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | ... | dialogue editor |
| Craig M. Otte | ... | sound effects editor (as Craig Otte) |
| Craig Porteilis | ... | additional sound engineer |
| Travis Powers | ... | sound effects editor |
| Brian Risner | ... | sound effects editor |
| Duane F. Seykora | ... | additional sound engineer |
| Lisa Shaw Phillips | ... | assistant sound editor (as Lisa Shaw) |
| Greg Steele | ... | re-recording mixer: Skywalker Sound South |
| Randy Thom | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lee Tinkham | ... | adr recordist |
Special Effects by
| Lou Carlucci | ... | special effects |
| Steven Kirshoff | ... | special effects coordinator (as Steve Kirshoff) |
Stunts
| G.A. Aguilar | ... | stunts (as George Aguilar) |
| Bill Anagnos | ... | stunts |
| Rick Barker | ... | stunts |
| Dana Bertolette | ... | stunts |
| Dan Bradley | ... | stunts |
| Lisa Cain | ... | stunts |
| Scott Alan Cook | ... | stunts |
| Norman Douglass | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Habberstad | ... | stunts |
| Don Hewitt | ... | stunts |
| Jery Hewitt | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jennifer Huggins | ... | stunts |
| Brett A. Jones | ... | stunts |
| Sean Kelly | ... | stunts |
| Janet Lee Orcutt | ... | stunts (as Janet Orcutt) |
| Candice Orsini | ... | stunts (as Candi Orsini) |
| Janet Paparazzo | ... | stunts |
| Lori Petitti | ... | stunts |
| Denney Pierce | ... | stunts |
| Erik Rondell | ... | stunts |
| Harold T. Wright Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Brad Baker | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Peter Bucossi | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alex Applefeld | ... | video assist operator |
| Scott Browner | ... | first assistant camera |
| Murdoch Campbell | ... | gaffer |
| Matt Craven | ... | grip |
| Donne Daniels | ... | key grip |
| Philip Davis | ... | grip |
| Mike DeMeyer | ... | musco lighting technician |
| Peter Deming | ... | additional camera operator |
| Dominic DeSantis | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Matthew Dorsey | ... | grip |
| Robert W. Dorsey | ... | camera operator (as Robert Dorsey) |
| Bryan Duggan | ... | additional photographer / camera operator |
| Rusty Gardner | ... | electrician |
| Henny Garunkel | ... | still photographer (as Henny Garfunkel) |
| Francis J. Gill | ... | grip |
| William J. Gray | ... | additional first assistant camera (as Bill Gray) |
| Steve Hurson | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Marianna Kissell | ... | electrician |
| Dave Kramer | ... | electrician |
| Michael Krebs | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Ron Kunecke | ... | musco lighting technician |
| Thomas Lappin | ... | second assistant camera (as Tom Lappin) |
| Thomas Loizeaux | ... | additional camera operator (as Tom Loizeaux) |
| Edgar Martin | ... | best boy grip |
| Patrick McAllister | ... | electrician / generator operator |
| Michael Murray | ... | electrician |
| Doug Nelson | ... | electrician |
| Jalal Pashandi | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael J. Purbaugh | ... | crane operator: Olympian crane (as Michael Purbaugh) |
| Steve Seitz | ... | electrician (as Steven Seitz) |
| Lee Shapira | ... | grip |
| Blackford 'Boots' Shelton | ... | first assistant camera (as Boots Shelton) |
| Josh Spring | ... | best boy electric |
| Keith Weiner | ... | dolly grip |
| Ed Slater | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Adam Fusco | ... | casting assistant: Baltimore |
| Jonathan Gorrie | ... | casting assistant: Baltimore |
| Sam Hoffman | ... | Casting Associate: New York |
| Greg Mason | ... | casting associate (as Gregg Mason) |
| Diane Silverstadt | ... | casting assistant: New York |
| Rei Spinnichio | ... | casting assistant: Baltimore (as Rei Spinnicchio) |
| John Strawbridge | ... | casting assistant: Baltimore |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rolande Berman | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Bernice Blake | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| David Davenport | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Mara Majorowicz | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Kathy Oberlin | ... | seamstress |
Location Management
| Christin Everly | ... | assistant location manager |
| Andrew Giannetta | ... | location assistant (as Drew Giannetta) |
| Terry Gusto | ... | location manager |
| Robert Maier | ... | location manager |
| Chris Mosner | ... | location intern |
Music Department
| A. James Akimoto | ... | music coordinator |
| Dave Alvin | ... | lyric adapter |
| Larry Benicewicz | ... | music consultant |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
| George Doering | ... | musician |
| Kevin Dorsey | ... | vocalist |
| Michael Ferdie | ... | music editor: director's cut |
| Garey Johns | ... | music consultant |
| Edward Karam | ... | orchestrator: score (as Eddie Karam) |
| Christopher Kennedy | ... | music editor |
| Al Kooper | ... | lyric adapter |
| Becky Mancuso-Winding | ... | music supervisor (as Becky Mancuso) |
| Kathy Nelson | ... | music supervisor: MCA Records |
| Celest Ray | ... | music clearance |
| Dennis S. Sands | ... | score recordist (as Dennis Sands) |
| Tim Sexton | ... | music supervisor |
| Sally Stevens | ... | singer |
| Rachel Sweet | ... | lyric adapter |
| John Waters | ... | lyric adapter |
| Channing Wilroy | ... | music consultant |
| Orion Crawford | ... | song transcriber (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Harriotte H. Aaron | ... | script supervisor (as Harriotte Aaron) |
Transportation Department
| Larry Alexander | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Carole Fontana | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Sara Gardner | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Roy A. Grace | ... | driver |
| Lonnie Mace | ... | driver |
| Stephen C. Pollock | ... | driver (as Stephen Pollock) |
| Salvatore A. Raimond | ... | driver (as Sal Raimond) |
| Ronald Smith | ... | driver (as Ron Smith) |
| Frank Tamburo | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Foard J. Wilgis | ... | transportation captain (as Foard Wilgis) |
| Joe Zappacosta | ... | driver |
| Michael Luckeroth | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Randy White | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| David L. Aaron | ... | title coordinator: end titles |
| Mike Annen | ... | mechanic |
| Paul Bowman | ... | production assistant |
| Allison Caine | ... | adr group coordinator |
| Paula M. Cerrone | ... | assistant: Ms. Talalay (as Paula Cerrone) |
| Lori Eastside | ... | choreographer |
| Paul Ellis | ... | assistant craft service |
| Jerry Erwin | ... | assistant accountant |
| Frank Ferro | ... | production assistant |
| Katie Gilbert | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Granville Greene | ... | production assistant |
| Gus Griffin | ... | animal wrangler |
| Rochelle Gross | ... | production assistant |
| Peter Haas | ... | unit publicist |
| Jesse Hadaway | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Kathryn Loraine Hibbs | ... | production accountant (as Kathryn Hibbs) |
| Elizabeth Himelstein | ... | dialect coach |
| Steve McAuliff | ... | animal wrangler |
| Eric McLeod | ... | production coordinator |
| Pat Moran | ... | production associate |
| David O'Ferrall | ... | production assistant |
| Alan Rose | ... | title designer |
| Colleen Roome Shelton | ... | assistant: Mr. Waters (as Colleen Roome) |
| Beth Siegel | ... | craft service |
| Cara Tapper | ... | post-production scheduler |
| Daniel Wheatcroft | ... | studio executive |
| Kathleen M. Woolley | ... | assistant craft service |
| Chip Harrison | ... | production assistant (uncredited) (The Enchanted Forest sequence) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1990) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1990) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1991) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- CIC Video (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Esselte Video (1991) (Finland) (VHS)
- USA Network (1995) (United States) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1995) (Finland) (tv)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2001) (Finland) (tv)
- SubTV (2002) (Finland) (tv)
- Universal Home Video (2005) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Sub (2009) (Finland) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
- Temptu (tattoos)
Other Companies
- Axis Video (video playback services)
- Cinema Research (titles and opticals)
- Coast to Coast Catering (catering)
- Magstripe Entertainment (music supervision)
- Mobtown Props (property)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Musco Mobile Lighting Ltd. (special lighting)
- R.L. Blackburn & Associates (security)
- Skywalker Sound (re-recording facilities)
- THX Sound System Theatre (this film mixed and recorded in a)
- Valencia Studios (stage facilities provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Allison is a "square" good girl who has decided she wants to be bad and falls hard for Cry-Baby Walker, a Greaser (or "Drape" in John Waters parlance). Spoofing Elvis movies and Juvenile Delinquency scare films of the '50s, this movie follows the adventures of Cry-Baby who, though he is sent to juvie, is determined to cross class (and taste) boundaries to get Allison back. Written by Linda (& Moo) |
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| Taglines | Too young to be square... Too tough to be shocked... Too late to be saved See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $11,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Willem Dafoe improvised the moment when he slaps Johnny Depp's ass. See more » |
| Goofs | The tattooed teardrop on Cry-Baby's face at the end of the movie appears and disappears. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in I Love You to Death/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Cry-Baby/The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover/Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | King Cry Baby See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The film begins with an old-fashioned 50's style Universal logo. It's also accompanied by 50's doo-wop music. A stage curtain opens up the movie. See more » |
| Quotes |
Cry-Baby:
That's right, Allison. My father was the "Alphabet Bomber." He may have been crazy, but he was my pop. Only one I ever had. Allison: God. I heard about the Alphabet Bomber. Bombs exploding in the... in the airport and barber shop... Cry-Baby: That's right. All in alphabetical order. Car wash... drug store... I used to lay in my crib and hear him scream in his sleep..."A,B,C,D,E,F,G... BOOM! BOOM!" Allison: But your mom... Cry-Baby: My mother tried to stop him. She couldn't even spell, for Christ's sake, but they fried her too. See more » |