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Spanking the Monkey

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Original title

Spanking the Monkey

Year

1994

Running time

110 min.

Country

United States

Director

David O. Russell

Screenwriter

David O. Russell

Cast

Music

David Carbonara

Cinematography

Michael Mayers

Producer

Fine Line Features

Genre

Comedy | Black Comedy. Family Relationships. Independent Film (US)

Synopsis

A black comedy in the truest sense of the term, SPANKING THE MONKEY tells the tale of Ray (Jeremy Davies), a pre-med freshman who must forfeit a summer internship in order to care for his ailing mother (Alberta Watson). The pressure of being stuck at home threatens to overwhelm Ray, and when a night of drinking leads to a physical encounter with his mother, the only escape he can think of is to commit suicide. David O. Russell's film successfully balances comedy with drama, making for an unsettling, yet highly gratifying, viewing experience.

Awards: 1994: Sundance: Audience Award

1994: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best New Director

1994: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay & Best First Feature. 4 Nominations

1994: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Nom. for Most Prom. Actor (Jeremy Davies)

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Spanking the Monkey

1994

David O. Russell

6.0

(201)