The Mudge Boy
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Michael Burke
Emile Hirsch
Richard Jenkins
Thomas Guiry
Pablo Schreiber
Zachary Knighton
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Duncan and his mother had always seemed nothing short of unconventional, a shared personality trait that folks in their tiny farm town had whispered about. After Mrs. Mudge's untimely death, Duncan finds himself unable to part with her spirit. He mimics her voice, wears her fur coat to bed and carries her pet chicken with him everywhere. His father, Edgar, is offended by his bizarre behavior and becomes intent on manipulating his son by laying down new rules and turning his coddled son into someone more masculine. Unwittingly, Duncan makes himself the target of ridicule among the local teens. He finds a friend in Perry, the oldest member of the "Townies." After convincing his friends to accept Duncan, bits of Perry's concealed personality surface, threatening to destroy their relationship when the lines between friendship and love become distorted.
Director
Michael Burke
Cast
Emile Hirsch
Richard Jenkins
Thomas Guiry
Pablo Schreiber
Zachary Knighton
Ryan Donowho
Meredith Handerhan
Beckie King
John Alexander
Joshua J Masters
Crew
Elizabeth W. Alexander
Alison Benson
Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
Michael Burke
Damian Canelos
Vanja Cernjul
David Doernberg
Tom Fatone
Toni Fusco
Affonso Gontalves
Randy Ostrow
George Paaswell
Stanley Tucci
Marcelo Zarvos
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the OUTstanding American Narrative Feature Grand Jury Award at the 2003 Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.
Winner of the Sundance/NHK Intl. Filmmakers Award for Best Screenplay at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival.
Released in United States Spring May 7, 2004
Released in United States on Video May 9, 2006
Released in United States January 2003
Released in United States July 2003
Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 10-21, 2003.
Feature directorial debut for Michael Burke.
Project was workshopped at the Sundance Institute's 1999 January Filmmakers/Screenwriters Lab.
Expanded version of the short film "Fishbelly White," (USA/1998) directed by Michael Burke.
Released in United States Spring May 7, 2004
Released in United States on Video May 9, 2006
Released in United States January 2003 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Dramatic Competition) January 16-26, 2003.)
Released in United States July 2003 (Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 10-21, 2003.)
