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Bruno (2000) -- Bruno is the story of a unique young boy genius, Bruno (Alex D. Linz), whose expression of his own individuality leads his family and community along an emotional journey...

Overview

User Rating:
6.1/10   672 votes
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Director:
Shirley MacLaine
Writer:
David Ciminello (writer)
Contact:
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Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
The comedy that is long on originality and short on pants. more
Plot:
Bruno is the story of a unique young boy genius, Bruno (Alex D. Linz), whose expression of his own individuality... more | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Credited cast)

Alex D. Linz ... Bruno Battaglia

Shirley MacLaine ... Helen

Gary Sinise ... Dino Battaglia

Kathy Bates ... Mother Superior
Stacey Halprin ... Angela
Kiami Davael ... Shawniqua

Joey Lauren Adams ... Donna Marie

Jennifer Tilly ... Dolores
Brett Butler ... Sister Della Rosa
Bing Putney ... Bernard

Gwen Verdon ... Barbara Weetman
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Derin Altay ... Nosy Woman
Jennifer A. Barnes ... Reporter
Barry Bell ... Wilkinson
Karen Bonner ... Nurse #3
Jacob Bosch ... Boy #1
Beatrice Boyle ... Sister Mary Elaine
Pierre Brulatour ... Officer #2

Monica Bugajski ... Claudia
Tamara Burnham ... Nurse #1
Jill Callahan ... Sheila Ribundo Fine
Joseph Casterline ... Murphy

Juliet Cesario ... Nurse #2
Ashley Monique Clark ... Girl #2
Christian Durango ... Young Dino
Jessie Gibbs ... Student #1

Dylan Hubbard ... Signorelli
Lee Hughes
Robert Hughes ... Student #2
Rasool J'Han ... Reporter

Mark Joy ... Benny

Lainie Kazan ... Sister Mary Shirley
Deann Korbutt ... Female Officer

David F. Maxwell ... Reporter
Tamara Burnham Mercer ... Nurse #1
Anita Muccia ... Sister Thelma

Patt Noday ... Newspaper Photographer

Joanne Pankow ... Sister Consolata
Jordan Perry
Kyle Phillips

Freddy Robinson ... Newscrew
Ellie Marissa Ruttenberg ... Girl #1
Ty Sears ... Featured Reporter

Aimee Sullivan ... Julia
Robert C. Treveiler ... Doctor (as Robert Treveiler)
Hank Troscianiec ... Paramedic
Barbara Weetman ... Woman
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Dress Code (USA) (alternative title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for rude language, mean-spirited behavior and some thematic material.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
108 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Iceland:L
Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USA more
Company:
J&M Entertainment more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Last film project for Gwen Verdon. more
Goofs:
Continuity: At the end of the film when Bruno is about to board the plane, he hugs multiple people over the shoulder. When the camera cuts to a different angle, he is seen hugging under the shoulder during what is supposed to be the same hug. more
Movie Connections:
References Apocalypse Now (1979) more

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9 out of 12 people found the following review useful.
A Gem of a Film, 10 January 2002
Author: captainpat from Sydney

I stayed up late last night to watch this movie on the cable. It is a little gem.

The script by David Ciminello was alive. I couldn't stop watching until the conclusion. I'm waiting to see his next one.

As a good Catholic boy I thrilled seeing the reactions of the nuns to the boy and his dress. Kathy Bates as "Mother Superior" was wonderful - in fact the casting was superb.

Some people have thrown negative comments about this film but really it is a fun film with a deep meaning.

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