Bad Boys (1983)
| Release Date | 25 March 1983 |
| US Box Office | $9,000,000 |
| Tagline | In their world, if you're 17 and still alive you're a survivor [Video Australia] |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | USA |
| Filming Locations | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Dolby |
| Color | Color |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Prison Film, Crime Drama |
| Mood | Tough Guys |
| Themes | Crime Gone Awry, Down on Their Luck, Criminal's Revenge, Kids in Trouble |
| Tones | Bleak, Visceral, Harsh, Angry, Cynical, Gritty, Tense |
| Tags | Coming Of Age, Death Threat, Gang War, Manslaughter, Prison, Rape, Revenge, Teenagers |
Bad Boys is a 1983 American drama film primarily set in a juvenile detention center, starring Sean Penn, Esai Morales, and Ally Sheedy. The film is directed by Rick Rosenthal. The original music score was composed by Bill Conti.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Robert Lee Rush
Tweety
John Zenda
Wagner
Tony Mockus Jr.
Warden Bendix
Erik Barefield
Terrell
Dean Fortunato
Perretti
Lawrence Mah
Ricky Lee
Jorge Noa
Carlos
Ray Caballero
Pablo
Martha De La Cruz
Mrs. Moreno
Ray Ramirez
Mr. Moreno
Eugene J. Anthony
Robert Walenski
Andrew Gorman
Detective Moran
Marco A. David
Pacito
Donald James
Black Gang Leader
Jane Alderman
Woman Victim
Rick Rosenthal
Judge
Fran Stone
Vicki O'Brien
Omar S. Saunders
Johnson
Kevin Springs
Roberts
Eric David
Lineup Boy #1
John San Juro
Lineup Boy #2
Adam Pelty
Teen Gun Dealer
Marvin Townes
Bad Dude #1
Aaron Holden
Bad Dude #2
Bill Martin Jr.
Truck Driver
Myles O'Donnell
Worker
Edward Kearns
Lineup Sergeant
Brenda Joyce Minor
Policewoman
Richard Lee Padget
Guard
Peter Kirkpatrick
Mess Hall Supervisor #1
David Barrett
Mess Hall Supervisor #2
Sal Amato
Inmate On Rail
Peter Kobernik
Food Supervisor
Dick Sollenberger
Van Driver
Rob Wimberly
Bad Boy
Roderick Wimberly
Bad Boy
Director
Rick Rosenthal
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Writer
Richard Di Lello
Producer
Marty Hornstein
associate producer
Robert H. Solo
producer
Original Music
Cinematographer
Bruce Surtees
Donald E. Thorin
Editor
Antony Gibbs
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Casting Director
Jane Alderman
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Mary Gail Artz
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Howard Feuer
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Jeremy Ritzer
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Production Designer
Art Director
Maher Ahmad
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Set Decorator
Richard Reams
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Makeup Department
Jay Cannistraci
makeup artist
Kathe Swanson
hair stylist
Production Manager
Marty Hornstein
unit production manager
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
William M. Elvin
second assistant director
Katterli Frauenfelder
second assistant director
Pat Kehoe
first assistant director
Thomas J. Mack
first assistant director
Bob Roe
second assistant director
Art Department
Maher Ahmad
set designer
Harry N. Haase
stand-by painter
Aaron Holden
property master
Dennis Lindbergh
assistant property master
Gordon Meloeny
leadman
James Prerost
swing gang
Joel Prihoda
swing gang
Thomas Sedor
swing gang
Paul Stanley
stand-by painter
George Stokes
construction coordinator
Timothy W. Tiedje
assistant property master
Sound Department
David Dockendorf
dubbing mixer
John Elizalde
sound editor
Don MacDougall
dubbing mixer
Art Rochester
sound mixer
Richard Thornton
boom operator
Richard Tyler
dubbing mixer
Jack S. Wiener
recordist
Special Effects
Bob Shelley
special effects
Stunts
Dean Jeffries
stunt player
Gray Johnson
stunt player
Denver Mattson
stunt player
Ron Oliney
stunt player
Walter Robles
stunt player
Chuck Waters
stunt player, stunt coordinator
Camera and Electrical Department
Kirk Bales
dolly grip
James F. Boyle
gaffer
Ted Churchill
Steadicam operator, panaglide operator
Bob Coyle
still photographer
Peter Davidian
best boy electric
Ronald Garcia
video playback coordinator
Brian C. Glover
assistant camera
Rob Hahn
assistant camera
Daniel R. Jordan
key grip
Frank Miller
camera operator
William R. Nielsen Jr.
assistant camera
Joe Pennella
director of photography: second unit
Jeffrey R. Renfrow
key grip: Chicago
Charles Saldana
key grip
Donald Schmitz
best boy grip
Mark Simon
second assistant camera
Don Smetzer
still photographer
Tom Stern
gaffer
Robert Swander
gaffer: Chicago
Casting Department
Elizabeth Geddes
extras casting
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Mickey Antonetti
costumer
Jay Hurley
costumer
Editorial Department
Donah Bassett
negative cutter
William Essary
assistant film editor
Aubrey Head
color timer
Music Department
Douglas M. Lackey
music editor
Dan Wallin
music scoring mixer
Transportation Department
Billy Martin
transportation captain
Richard Padgett
transportation coordinator
Other Crew
Kathy Bitinas
first aid
Jeanne Caliendo
production assistant
Nancy Froelich
production assistant
Rochell Linker Goodrich
assistant: Mr. Rosenthal
Clayton Hartley
production assistant
Graham Henderson
production executive: EMI
Billy Higgins
location manager
Kevin Barry Howe
production assistant
Joan Merlo
production office coordinator
Stephanie Moore
location manager
Marsha Morgan
assistant production office coordinator
Paul Pascarella
title designer
Sioux Richards
script supervisor
Anne Strick
unit publicist
Michael Sudalnik
craft service
Marvin Towns Jr.
production assistant
Lynn Hendee
production executive
Thanks
Jane Byrne
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
James R. Thompson
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
Production Company
EMI Films
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Solofilm
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Artisan Entertainment
,
Anchor Bay Entertainment
,
Facets Multimedia Distribution
Alliance Video
Arcade Movie Company
Associated Film Distribution
Atlantic Film
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Kinosto
Lumiere Home Video
Mainostelevisio (MTV3)
Nelonen
Oy Europa Vision AB
R-Video
Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland
Thorn EMI Video Australia
Thorn EMI
Universal Pictures
Warner Home Video
Miscellaneous
Astro Color Laboratories
color by
City of Chicago Mayor's Film Office, The
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
Gomillion Sound
post production facilities
Illinois Department of Corrections
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
Illinois National Guard
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
this picture made under the jurisdiction of
Pacific Title
titles and opticals
Panavision
lenses and Panaflex® Camera by
PickwickMaslanskyKoenigsberg Inc.
publicity
St. Charles Youth Correctional Facility
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
State of Illinois Attorney General's Office
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
State of Illinois Film Office
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
State of Illinois Military and Naval Departments
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
Statesville Adult Correctional Facility
the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them
Technicolor
prints by
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