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    Spanking the Monkey

    106'

    1994-01-15

    5.7

    A gripping comedy about letting go.

    Comedy,Drama

    Overview:

    Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.

    DirectingDavid O. RussellWritingDavid O. Russell

    Cast

    2

    Ray Aibelli

    Jeremy Davies

    2

    Susan Aibelli

    Alberta Watson

    1

    Tom Aibelli

    Benjamin Hendrickson

    2

    Toni Peck

    Carla Gallo

    1

    Nicky

    Matthew Puckett

    1

    Aunt Helen

    Judette Jones

    2

    Curtis

    Zak Orth

    1

    Joel

    Josh Philip Weinstein

    1

    Don

    Judah Domke

    1

    Fran Gibson

    Lleana Stratton

    1

    Dr. Peck

    Richard Husson

    1

    Motel Woman #1

    Liberty Jean

    1

    Motel Woman #2

    Archer Martin

    Images Gallery

    Details:

    • Budget: 200000
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Swelter Films
      2. Fine Line Features
      3. Buckeye Films
    • Vote Count: 88
    • Popularity: 3.1978
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Spanking the Monkey

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