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Synopsis
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys brings Chris Fuhrman's well-received, posthumously published teen novel to the screen. Set in the 1970s, the film concerns two rebellious Catholic schoolboys -- bashful, pensive Francis (Emile Hirsch) and whip-smart, impulsive Tim (Kieran Culkin) -- who spend their free time pulling elaborate pranks and creating a comic book featuring themselves and their friends, Wade (Jake Richardson) and Joey (Tyler Long), as superheroes. Their alter egos are brought to life in animated sequences by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. Their grim, strict, one-legged teacher, Sister Assumpta (Jodie Foster), is drawn as a motorcycle-riding supervillain. Vincent D'Onofrio plays the more easygoing Father Casey. Egged on by Tim, Francis admits that he has a crush on Margie Flynn (Jena Malone). Tim encourages Francis to pursue Margie, at one point even sending her a mash note and signing his friend's name. Francis and Margie eventually begin seeing each other. But when Margie reveals a terrible, painful secret to Francis, it sets off a chain of events that leads to tragedy. The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys marks the feature debut of director Peter Care. It was screened at several festivals, including the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. The film sparked a small controversy at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, where it was rejected, allegedly in retaliation for producer Foster's decision to forego heading up the fest's jury in order to replace Nicole Kidman in Panic Room. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide

Cast

Kieran Culkin Tim Sullivan
Vincent D'Onofrio Father Casey
Jodie Foster Sister Assumpta
Jena Malone Margie Flynn
Emile Hirsch Francis Doyle
Jake Richardson Wade
Kelvin O'Bryant Craig Dockery
Tyler Long Joey Scalisi

Production Crew

Eric Radomski Animation Producer
Terry Fitzgerald Animation Producer
Todd McFarlane Animator
Chris Fuhrman Book Author
Laray Mayfield Casting
Lance Acord Cinematographer
Tim Harbert Co-producer
Joshua Homme Composer (Music Score)
Marco Beltrami Composer (Music Score)
Marie France Costume Designer
Peter Care Director
Chris Peppe Editor
David A. Jones Executive Producer
Graham King Executive Producer
John K. Watson Executive Producer
Pen Densham Executive Producer
Scott Cameron First Assistant Director
Jay Shapiro Producer
Jodie Foster Producer
Meg LeFauve Producer
Gideon Ponte Production Designer
Jeff Stockwell Screenwriter
Michael Petroni Screenwriter
Carl Rudisill Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 2002
Runtime: 105
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for language, sexual content and youth substance use
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Color type
FotoKem color

Sound
Dolby Digital

Produced by
Egg Pictures
Initial Entertainment Group
Trilogy Entertainment Group

Release
June 14, 2002 (USA - Limited)
by THINKFilm

Awards
2002 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Award