Julien Donkey-Boy
A fascinating journey into the mind of an adolescent schizophrenic.
Genres
Overview
Undiagnosed, untreated and generally untethered schizophrenic Julien lives with his pregnant younger sister Pearl, anorexic would-be wrestler brother Chris, sympathetic grandmother, and severely depressed German father.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$80226
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
1999-10-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
113
Vote Average
7
Ewen Bremner
Julien
Chloë Sevigny
Pearl
Werner Herzog
Father
Evan Neumann
Chris
Joyce Korine
Grandmama
Alvin Law
Card-Playing Neighbor
Brian Fisk
Pond boy
Miriram Martinez
Teenage Girl
Edgar Erikkson
Bearded Man
James Moix
Dancing Man
Victor Varnado
Rapper
Oliver A. Bueno
Bowler
Roger Harris
Bowler
Joseph Padilla
Bowler
Freddie Perez
Bowler
Carmelo Rodriguez
Bowler
Olivia Perez
Bowler
Chrissy Kobylack
Chrissy
Carmel Gayle
Clothing Store Cashier
Herman Reimmer
Man in Clothing Store
Virginia Reath
Gynecologist
Mary O'Hara
Nun
Donna Smith
Dancing Woman
Gary Bergman
Piano Player
Tom Mullica
Magician
Johnny Mae Allen
Partygoer
Timothy Allen
Partygoer
George Ashiotis
Partygoer
Benjamin Butler
Partygoer
Joneiry Delarosa
Partygoer
Eternal Divine
Partygoer
Edery Herrera
Partygoer
Ruby Rodriguez
Partygoer
Xenophon A. Theophall
Partygoer
Archie MacGregor
Amnesiac Patient
Jeanmarie Evans
Amnesiac Patient
Ricky Ashley
Hasidic Boy
Courtney DeBlis
Skater
Marybeth Grunstra
Skater
Heidi Vanderhoof
Skater
Hy Richards
Doctor
Barry Wernick
Doctor
Clinton Wright
Doctor
Carmela García
Nurse
Punky
Himself
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