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{{short description|1986 film by Paul Lynch}} |
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{{About|the 1986 film|other uses|Bully (disambiguation)}} |
{{About|the 1986 film|other uses|Bully (disambiguation)}} |
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{{Infobox film |
{{Infobox film |
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| name = Bullies |
| name = Bullies |
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| image = Bulliesposter1986.jpg |
| image = Bulliesposter1986.jpg |
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| caption = Theatrical release poster |
| caption = Theatrical release poster |
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| director = [[Paul Lynch (director)|Paul Lynch]] |
| director = [[Paul Lynch (director)|Paul Lynch]] |
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| producer = Peter Haley |
| producer = Peter Haley |
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| writer = Bryan McCann<br> |
| writer = Bryan McCann<br>John Sheppard |
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| starring = {{Plainlist| |
| starring = {{Plainlist| |
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* [[Janet-Laine Green]] |
* [[Janet-Laine Green]] |
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| music = [[Paul Zaza]] |
| music = [[Paul Zaza]] |
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| cinematography = René Verzier |
| cinematography = [[René Verzier]] |
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| editing = Nick Rotundo |
| editing = Nick Rotundo |
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| studio = Allarcom Limited |
| studio = Allarcom Limited |
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| distributor = [[Universal Studios|Universal Pictures]] |
| distributor = [[Universal Studios|Universal Pictures]] |
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| released = |
| released = {{film date|1986|08|29}} |
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| runtime = 96 minutes (Canada)<br>90 minutes |
| runtime = 96 minutes (Canada)<br>90 minutes (US) |
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| country = Canada |
| country = Canada |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| gross = $2,995,527 |
| gross = $2,995,527 |
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'''''Bullies''''' is a 1986 Canadian [[action film |
'''''Bullies''''' is a 1986 Canadian [[action-drama film]] about a [[feud]] between two families in a small town in a similar vein to the remake of ''[[Romeo and Juliet (1968 film)|Romeo and Juliet]] (1968).'' The film was directed by [[Paul Lynch (director)|Paul Lynch]], and stars [[Jonathan Crombie]], [[Janet-Laine Green]], Stephen Hunter, and [[Olivia d'Abo]]. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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When the peaceful Morris family move to a small town and buy the town grocery store, they run afoul of the Cullen family. The Cullen's have been bullying the town's folk for years, and now they are harassing the Morris family every chance they get. Matt meanwhile meets and starts seeing a lot of Becky who also likes him. Unfortunately her last name is Cullen, and when the rest of the family finds out about their relationship, they decide to get even, and their harassment is elevated to vicious assault. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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''Bullies'' opened at the box office |
''Bullies'' opened at the box office at No. 13 with $1,532,605, and ended at $2,995,527.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=bullies.htm | title=Bullies (1986) - Box Office Mojo | publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]] | access-date=2010-05-12}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{IMDb title|0090779}} |
* {{IMDb title|0090779}} |
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* {{ |
* {{AllMovie title|7533}} |
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* {{mojo title|bullies}} |
* {{mojo title|bullies}} |
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* {{rotten-tomatoes|bullies}} |
* {{rotten-tomatoes|bullies}} |
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{{Romeo and Juliet}} |
{{Romeo and Juliet film adaptations}} |
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{{Paul Lynch}} |
{{Paul Lynch}} |
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[[Category:1986 films]] |
[[Category:1986 films]] |
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[[Category:Canadian drama films]] |
[[Category:Canadian action drama films]] |
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[[Category:Canadian action thriller films]] |
[[Category:Canadian action thriller films]] |
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[[Category:Canadian films]] |
[[Category:English-language Canadian films]] |
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[[Category:1980s action thriller films]] |
[[Category:1980s action thriller films]] |
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[[Category:1980s drama films]] |
[[Category:1980s action drama films]] |
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[[Category:Universal Pictures films]] |
[[Category:Universal Pictures films]] |
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[[Category:Fiction about bullying]] |
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[[Category:Films scored by Paul Zaza]] |
[[Category:Films scored by Paul Zaza]] |
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[[Category:Films based on Romeo and Juliet]] |
[[Category:Films based on Romeo and Juliet]] |
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[[Category:Films directed by Paul Lynch]] |
[[Category:Films directed by Paul Lynch]] |
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[[Category:1986 drama films]] |
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[[Category:1980s Canadian films]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:24, 12 January 2024
Bullies | |
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Directed by | Paul Lynch |
Written by | Bryan McCann John Sheppard |
Produced by | Peter Haley |
Starring |
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Cinematography | René Verzier |
Edited by | Nick Rotundo |
Music by | Paul Zaza |
Production company | Allarcom Limited |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes (Canada) 90 minutes (US) |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Box office | $2,995,527 |
Bullies is a 1986 Canadian action-drama film about a feud between two families in a small town in a similar vein to the remake of Romeo and Juliet (1968). The film was directed by Paul Lynch, and stars Jonathan Crombie, Janet-Laine Green, Stephen Hunter, and Olivia d'Abo.
Plot
When the peaceful Morris family move to a small town and buy the town grocery store, they run afoul of the Cullen family. The Cullen's have been bullying the town's folk for years, and now they are harassing the Morris family every chance they get. Matt meanwhile meets and starts seeing a lot of Becky who also likes him. Unfortunately her last name is Cullen, and when the rest of the family finds out about their relationship, they decide to get even, and their harassment is elevated to vicious assault.
Cast
- Jonathan Crombie as Matt Morris
- Janet-Laine Green as Jenny Morris
- Stephan B. Hunter as Clay Morris
- Olivia d'Abo as Becky Cullen
- Bill Croft as Ben Cullen
- Bernie Coulson as Jimmy Cullen
- Adrien Dorval as Judd Cullen
- William Nunn as Jonah Cullen
- Dehl Berti as Will Crow
- Wayne Robson as Vern
- Ed Milaney as Frank Furlong
- Brock Simpson as Arnie Furlong
Reception
Bullies opened at the box office at No. 13 with $1,532,605, and ended at $2,995,527.[1]
References
- ^ "Bullies (1986) - Box Office Mojo". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
External links
- Bullies at IMDb
- Bullies at AllMovie
- Bullies at Box Office Mojo
- Bullies at Rotten Tomatoes