Thumbsucker (2005) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Thumbsucker
Year
2005
Running time
96 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Comedy. Drama | Independent Film (US)
Synopsis
Dubbed "the King Kong of oral obsessives" by his hippie dentist, Justin Cobb is a 16-year-old desperate to find a way to break this embarrassing habit he has retained since infancy. His father, a former football star, tries to help by providing an antidotal cayenne-pepper cream and a healthy dose of fly-fishing. His mother, who works as a nurse helping the rich and famous sober up, seems more concerned with a fantasy romantic relationship with TV-star Don Johnson than with her son's problems. Hypnosis seems to work, but the problem surfaces in other forms from drug addiction to alcoholism.
Awards
2005: Sundance: Special Jury Prize (Lou Taylor Pucci for his performance)
2005: Gijon Film Festival: Best Actress (Tilda Swinton)
2005: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Best Actor (Lou Taylor Pucci)
2005: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best First Feature
2005: Gijón Film Festival: Best Actress. 2 nominations
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