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Sonny Director: Nicolas Cage Cast: James Franco, Brenda Blethyn, Mena Suvari, Harry Dean Stanton

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  • DVD Release Date: 08/19/2003
  • Original Release: 2002
  • Rating: Rated R
  • Sales Rank: 22,441

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Closed Caption; Audio commentary with director Nicolas Cage and producer Norm Golightly; Audio commentary with writer John Carlen; Cast and crew bios; Theatrical trailer; Chapter, audio and subtitle selection

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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Discharged From the Army [8:53]
2. Employment Options [8:26]
3. Raising Bail [4:52]
4. Going Square [4:29]
5. Job Lead [4:17]
6. First Date [4:49]
7. Revelations [4:24]
8. Back in the Bed [7:31]
9. Trick Enforcement [10:10]
10. Doubling Up [5:35]
11. Birthday Madam [6:19]
12. Dual Action [5:46]
13. Need for Change [9:10]
14. Henry's Day [5:48]
15. Rough Trade [7:13]
16. Escape Route [6:56]
17. End Credits [5:45]

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Film superstar Nicolas Cage's directing debut, Sonny follows a very unconventional family as they struggle to overcome personal and financial adversity. Young Sonny (James Franco) returns home to New Orleans from Army service to find his mother Jewel (Brenda Blethyn), a prostitute, in dire financial straits due to her marketability decreasing exponentially as her age increases. Jewel takes heart at her son's return, however, as she had raised him to be a male prostitute and his mid-'20s vitality should be able to provide a much-needed boost to her family's income -- which until now has primarily been based on Jewel's boyfriend Henry's (Harry Dean Stanton) small-time thievery, as well as the income generated by Jewel's new recruit, Carol (Mena Suvari). Sonny initially scoffs at the thought, having been offered a chance for a legitimate job from his Army buddy (Scott Caan), but when that possibility falls through, Sonny finds he has no choice but to work for his mother. Ryan Shriver, All Movie Guide

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May 11, 2004: Let me start out by saying that this isn't a typical movie most would want to see. It has an 'independent film' quality to it, which I personally enjoy, but many may view as dissappointing. However, this movie has a wonderful story to it! It's very unique, but excellently acted. James Franco is so convincing with his carracter, I really am reminded of James Dean when I see Franco act (quite fitting since he played James Dean in a movie). His acting skills are superbly exhibited in this movie, you see real depth in his character as a result. The rest of the cast is also great, though the actress for Carol could've done better (in my opinion). She still did a wonderful job though! The most hilarious part of this movie (though not a comedy) is a cameo by Nicholas Cage as a cocaine-snorting homosexual pimp...look close, for you may not recognize him at first!