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Cry-Baby (1990)
Director: John Waters
Cast: Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Susan Tyrrell, Iggy Pop
Runtime85 min
Rating12
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A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her society grandmother's wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.
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Cry-Baby, the 1990 cult classic directed by John Waters, is a critically acclaimed comedy that blends high camp with a classic teenage love story. While divisive upon its initial release, the film has since been recognized as an underrated gem, with audiences rating it highly on platforms like IMDb.
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Fans of offbeat 1950s nostalgia and John Waters' signature irreverent style will enjoy this 1990 cult classic directed by Waters. Johnny Depp shines as the charismatic 'Cry-Baby', a motorcycle-riding rebel who falls for a prim schoolgirl, blending humor, romance, and Waters' trademark subversive vision.
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Cry-Baby is a 1990 American teen musical romantic comedy film written and directed by John Waters. The film stars Johnny Depp as 1950s teen rebel Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker, and also features a large ensemble cast that includes Amy Locane, Susan Tyrrell, Iggy Pop, Ricki Lake, Traci Lords, and Polly Bergen, with appearances by Troy Donahue, Mink Stole, Joe Dallesandro, Joey Heatherton, David Nelson, Patricia Hearst, and Willem Dafoe. It was Waters' first film following the death of his muse and frequent collaborator Divine.
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