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6 April 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
Too young to be square... Too tough to be shocked... Too late to be saved morePlot:
"Drape" (or Greaser) Wade Walker, also known as Cry-Baby for his ability to shed a single tear, falls... more | full synopsisUser Comments:
"Grease" goes kinky! more (120 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Johnny Depp | ... | Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker | |
| Amy Locane | ... | Allison Vernon-Williams | |
| Susan Tyrrell | ... | Ramona Rickettes | |
| Polly Bergen | ... | Mrs. Vernon-Williams | |
| Iggy Pop | ... | Uncle Belvedere Rickettes | |
| Ricki Lake | ... | Pepper Walker | |
| Traci Lords | ... | Wanda Woodward | |
| Kim McGuire | ... | Hatchet-Face | |
| Darren E. Burrows | ... | Milton Hackett | |
| Stephen Mailer | ... | Baldwin - Allison's Boyfriend | |
| Kim Webb | ... | Lenora Frigid | |
| Alan J. Wendl | ... | Toe-Joe Jackson | |
| Troy Donahue | ... | Hatchet's Father | |
| Mink Stole | ... | Hatchet's Mother | |
| Joe Dallesandro | ... | Milton's Father |
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85 min | USA:91 min (director's cut)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:M | Iceland:L | Spain:13 | Peru:14 | Chile:14 | Sweden:15 | Puerto Rico:PG-13 | Venezuela:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:13 | Finland:S | Netherlands:AL | USA:PG-13 | UK:12 (original rating) | UK:15 (video rating) (1990) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (2005) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) (original rating)Fun Stuff
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To find a young actor for the role of Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker, director John Waters bought $30 worth of teen magazines, all of which showed Johnny Depp of "21 Jump Street" (1987) on the cover. Depp thought the script was funny and strange, and took the offbeat role to avoid being typecast as a TV teen idol. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: The prisoners are wearing 3D glasses while watching "Creature From the Black Lagoon", but the print they're viewing is normal black-and-white. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Wanda's mother: Hi Kids. Remember, always look both ways before crossing.
Wanda: [embarassed] Mother!
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DOIN' TIME FOR BEIN' YOUNG moreFAQ
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John Waters' movies are perhaps acquired taste (read: first class TRASH!), but "Cry-Baby" is a fairly accessible and comical romp, complete with great music, very likable performances and a moody 50's atmosphere. Obviously mocking "Grease", the story is set in a Baltimore high school where teen idol Johnny Depp leads the "Drapes" thug gang versus the chic and fancy "Squares". The hormones work at maximum power and Depp's character inevitably falls for the most popular square-girl in school. Arguments like these can only be settled with rough fights and dance contests! Johnny Depp and Amy Locane are both great in their lead roles, but it's the supportive cast that impresses the most. More particularly ex-porn star Traci Lords, Kim McGuire as Hatchet-Face (you can't but stare at her grimaces), Iggy Pop and Ricky Lake (as Depp's wild sister in a constant state of pregnancy). The gags are more tasteful than usual but all John Waters' trademarks are still present. "Cry-Baby" is a strangely sexy film that'll definitely bring a smile on your face. Recommended!