This Boy's Life (1993)

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Written by Tobias Wolff, Robert Getchell

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

Running Time: 135 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1993

Rating: 15 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio star in a harrowing and emotional tale of a young boy's relationship with his violent stepfather, based on a true story.

De Niro plays Dwight Hansen who, on the surface, appears to be a loving father and husband. It doesn't take his new wife, Caroline (Ellen Barkin), long to discover that he is, in fact, emotionally and physically abusive to herself and their children, not to mention an alcoholic. DiCaprio gives a compelling performance as son Toby. This Boy's Life is based on the award-winning novel by Tobias Wolff.

Cast

Image for Robert de NiroRobert de NiroDwight Hansen
Image for Ellen BarkinEllen BarkinCaroline
Image for Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioToby
Jonah BlechmanArthur Gayle
Image for Eliza DushkuEliza DushkuPearl
Chris CooperRoy
Carla GuginoNorma
Zachary AnsleySkipper
Tracy EllisKathy
Kathy KinneyMarian
Robert ZameroskiArch Cook
Image for Tobey MaguireTobey MaguireChuck Bolger
Tristan TaitJerry Huff
Travis MacDonaldPsycho
Richard LissA&P Manager

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