After being released from prison, Billy is set to visit his parents with his wife, whom he does not actually have. This provokes Billy to act out, as he kidnaps a girl and forces her to act as his wife for the visit.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 11 nominations.
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| Vincent Gallo | ... |
Billy Brown
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| Christina Ricci | ... |
Layla
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| Ben Gazzara | ... |
Jimmy Brown
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| Mickey Rourke | ... |
The Bookie
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| Rosanna Arquette | ... |
Wendy Balsam
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| Jan-Michael Vincent | ... |
Sonny
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| Anjelica Huston | ... |
Jan Brown
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| Kevin Pollak | ... |
TV Sportscaster
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| Alex Karras | ... |
TV Sportscaster
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John Sansone | ... |
Little Billy
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Manny Fried | ... |
The Donut Clerk
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John Rummel | ... |
Don Shanks
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Bob Wahl | ... |
Scott Woods
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Penny Wolfgang | ... |
The Judge
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Anthony Mydcarz | ... |
The Motel Clerk
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Michael Maciejewski | ... |
The Guy in the Bathroom
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Jack Claxton | ... |
The Denny's Host
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Dominic Telesco | ... |
The Prison Guard
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Carl Marchi | ... |
The Cafe Owner
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Kim Krah | ... |
The Denny's Waitress
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Julius Digennaro | ... |
The Info Booth Clerk
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Terry Braunstein | ... |
The Tap Teacher
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| Jack Hunter | ... |
The Gas Station Clerk
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Norma Gelose | ... |
The Bus Station Woman
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Jamie King | ... |
Tap Dance Kid
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Janel King | ... |
Tap Dance Kid
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Ghennifer Dennis | ... |
A Beautiful Scott Woods Sexxotic Dancer
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Erin Markle | ... |
A Beautiful Scott Woods Sexxotic Dancer
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Valeria Hildebrandt | ... |
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Michelle McCluskey | ... |
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Terese Lenandowski | ... |
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Kim Bradway | ... |
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Dana Thompson | ... |
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Karen Sitter | ... |
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Michelle Koninick | ... |
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Amy Jakabowski | ... |
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Tara Thompson | ... |
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| Kevin Corrigan | ... |
Rocky the Goon (uncredited)
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Joseph G. Giambra | ... |
Man in Donut Shop (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Vincent Gallo | ||
Written by
| Vincent Gallo | ... | (original story) |
| Vincent Gallo | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Alison Bagnall | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Deborah Brock | ... | co-producer |
| Lauren Buckley | ... | associate producer |
| John Dunning | ... | executive producer |
| Janet Gallo | ... | associate producer |
| Gerry Gershman | ... | co-producer |
| Jordan Gertner | ... | co-producer |
| Chris Hanley | ... | producer |
| André Link | ... | executive producer (as Andre Link) |
| Gretchen McGowan | ... | line producer (uncredited) |
| Michael Paseornek | ... | executive producer |
| Timothy Wayne Peternel | ... | associate producer (as Timothy Peternel) |
| Jeff Sackman | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Vincent Gallo | ||
Cinematography by
| Lance Acord | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Curtiss Clayton | ||
Editorial Department
| Julie Dole | ... | assistant editor |
| Hilary Schroeder | ... | assistant editor (as Hillary Schroeder) |
| Ted Snavely | ... | colorist: dailies (uncredited) |
| Philip Stilman | ... | executive in charge of post-production (uncredited) |
| Sean Valla | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Gideon Ponte | ||
Art Direction by
| James Chinlund | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jeanne Develle | ||
Costume Design by
| Alexis Scott | ||
Makeup Department
| Lynn Campbell | ... | makeup artist: Anjelica Huston |
| Amy Kennedy | ... | hair colorist |
| Michael Kriston | ... | hair stylist: Anjelica Huston |
| Amy Peters | ... | hair assistant |
| Gucci Westman | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Avram 'Butch' Kaplan | ... | unit production manager (as Avram Kaplan) |
| Stephen Eckelberry | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michelangelo Csaba Bolla | ... | first assistant director (as Michaelangelo Bolla) |
| Jennifer Gerould | ... | second assistant director (as Jenefer Gerould) |
| Adam Greenhaus | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jill Nicholls | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Tim Oravetz | ... | propman |
| Matt Crocker | ... | art department coordinator (uncredited) |
| Brick Mason | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Ash | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Thom Brennan | ... | foley editor |
| Allen Hartz | ... | dialogue editor |
| Brian Miksis | ... | production sound mixer |
| Michael Primmer | ... | boom operator |
| James Wright | ... | sound consultant: Dolby (as Jim Wright) |
| Andrew Bock | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Neil Riha | ... | sound utility (uncredited) |
| Hamilton Sterling | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Paul Murphy | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Alastor Arnold | ... | digital intermediate remastering colorist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jay Alipit | ... | grip |
| Dave Anderson | ... | best boy electric |
| Mia Barker | ... | camera loader |
| John Clemens | ... | first assistant camera |
| Frank Coppola | ... | grip |
| Joseph Messier | ... | best boy grip |
| Symon Mink | ... | video playback operator (as Kenneth Mink) |
| Malcolm Murray | ... | third electrician |
| Gino Nix | ... | key grip |
| Toshiaki Ozawa | ... | gaffer |
| Lance Rieck | ... | second assistant camera (as Lance 'Steel' Rieck) |
Casting Department
| Laura Corrin | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Chris Santucci | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rachel Kregal | ... | set costumer |
| Beatrix Aruna Pasztor | ... | costume consultant (as Beatrix Pasztor) |
Location Management
| Tibi Scheflow | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Vincent Gallo | ... | musician |
| Gerry Gershman | ... | music clearance associate |
| Brian Marshall | ... | music clearance associate |
| Evan Pinchuk | ... | music clearance associate |
Script and Continuity Department
| Catherine Gore | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Henry S. Avelin | ... | teamster coordinator (as Henry Avelin) |
| Sue Dempsey | ... | teamster driver local |
Additional Crew
| Suzanne Katz | ... | production coordinator |
| Sophia Lin | ... | production secretary |
| Emily Orr | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Robert Pfeffer | ... | accountant |
| Robert Scarafia | ... | production assistant |
| Bradford L. Schlei | ... | production executive |
| Carrie Walkup | ... | production executive: CFP |
| Michael Barnes | ... | financial legal services (uncredited) |
| Christopher Foley | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Linda Tiburzi | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| John Allen | ... | additional thanks |
| Jon Anderson | ... | thanks |
| Linda Benjamin | ... | additional thanks |
| Mike Biondo | ... | additional thanks |
| Lauren Buckley | ... | thanks |
| Vicky Campagna | ... | additional thanks |
| Josephine Colangelo | ... | dedicatee: in loving memory |
| JoAnne Colonna | ... | thanks |
| Sarah Diamond | ... | additional thanks |
| Maureen Duffy | ... | thanks |
| Anthony Fantuzzo | ... | dedicatee: in loving memory |
| Robert Fripp | ... | additional thanks (as King Crimson) |
| Cory Gallagher | ... | additional thanks |
| Jack Gilardi | ... | additional thanks |
| Greg Grunberg | ... | additional thanks |
| Monte Hellman | ... | thanks |
| Malcolm Hill | ... | thanks (as Dr. Malcolm Hill) |
| Tony Howard | ... | additional thanks |
| Jennifer Jesperson | ... | additional thanks |
| Deborah Klein | ... | thanks |
| Gleb Klioner | ... | special thanks |
| Bob Knight | ... | additional thanks |
| Bernie Kugle | ... | additional thanks |
| Brian Lambert | ... | additional thanks |
| Linda Livingston | ... | additional thanks |
| Betty Lou | ... | additional thanks (as Betty Rogers) |
| Anthony Masiello | ... | additional thanks (as Mayor Anthony Masiello) |
| Kevin J. Messick | ... | additional thanks (as Kevin Messick) |
| Marie Morreale | ... | dedicatee: in loving memory |
| Gina Ribisi | ... | thanks |
| Carol Rubinoff | ... | additional thanks |
| Devin Sarno | ... | additional thanks |
| Greg Sauter | ... | additional thanks |
| Gerard Talbot | ... | additional thanks |
| Pat Woods | ... | additional thanks |
| Daphne Zuniga | ... | additional thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lionsgate Films (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- Look Now! (1999) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Parco Co. Ltd. (1999) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1998) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Atalanta Filmes (Portugal)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1999) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Helkon Filmverleih GmbH (Germany)
- Koch Media (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (France)
- Universal Studios Home Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bono Films (thanks)
- Directors Guild of America (DGA) (acknowledgement)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Film Finances (thanks)
- Kodak (motion picture products)
- Otto Nemenz International (equipment)
- Recckio Lanes (thanks)
- Sundance Film Festival (festival)
- The City of Buffalo (thanks)
- The Ohl Family (thanks)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
- Yes (additional thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry (and forcing her to say the same). Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Billy Brown just got out of jail. Now he's going to serve some real time. He's going home. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $39,555, 28 Jun 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The house where Billy Brown's parents live in the film is the very same house where Vincent Gallo lived with his parents growing up. See more » |
| Goofs | When Billy and Layla leave the photo booth, they do so to (the viewer's) left side, though that side of the booth is positioned against a wall. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Motherland (2018). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lonely Boy See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Tibi Scheflow credited as working as the "Fantastic Locations Manager". See more » |
| Quotes |
[Trying to start Layla's car]
Billy Brown: Is this a shifter car? I cannot drive a shifter car, alright, so we got a little situation here. I can't drive these kinda cars! What the fuck is goin' on! You think that's funny? Would you like to know, smartass? Would you like to know why I can't drive this kinda car? I'll tell you why, I'm used to *luxury* cars. Have you ever heard of a luxury car? You know what luxury means? Ever heard of Cadillac, Cadillac Eldorado? That's what I drive. I drive cars that *shift* themselves. See more » |