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The Stone Boy (1984)

Movie ★ 7.0 91 min

Drama

12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.

Gina Berriault Writer Christopher Cain Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 4, 1984
Runtime
91 min
Box office
$261,033
IMDb
tt0088176
Language
Studio
International Productions, Angeles Entertainment Group, Inverness Productions,

Themes

Cast

Jason Presson Jason Presson Arnold Hillerman Robert Duvall Robert Duvall Joe Hillerman Glenn Close Glenn Close Ruth Hillerman Susan Rinell Nora Hillerman Dean Cain Dean Cain Eugene Hillerman Wilford Brimley Wilford Brimley George Jansen Frederic Forrest Frederic Forrest Andy Jansen Cindy Fisher Cindy Fisher Amalie Gail Youngs Gail Youngs Lu Jansen Tim Phillips Chuck Linda Hamilton Linda Hamilton Eva Crescent Moon Lady Tom Waits Tom Waits Petrified man at carnival (uncredited) Mary Ellen Trainor Mary Ellen Trainor Doris Simms Kenneth Anderson Sheriff #1 John L. Strandell Sheriff #2 Tom Duncan Sheriff McDuff Dana Duffy Margaret Matthews Quentin Rhodes Clint Matthews

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Stone Boy about?
12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.
Who directed The Stone Boy?
The Stone Boy was directed by Christopher Cain.
Who stars in The Stone Boy?
The Stone Boy stars Jason Presson, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Susan Rinell.
When was The Stone Boy released?
The Stone Boy is a 1984 drama film.
Where can I watch The Stone Boy?
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