Spanking the Monkey (1994)
A gripping comedy about letting go.
Synopsis
Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.
Cast
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Jeremy Davies
as Ray Aibelli
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Alberta Watson
as Susan Aibelli
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Benjamin Hendrickson
as Tom Aibelli
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Carla Gallo
as Toni Peck
- Matthew Puckett as Nicky
- Judette Jones as Aunt Helen
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Zak Orth
as Curtis
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Josh Philip Weinstein
as Joel
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Judah Domke
as Don
- Lleana Stratton as Fran Gibson
- Richard Husson as Dr. Peck
- Liberty Jean as Motel Woman #1
- Archer Martin as Motel Woman #2
Crew
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David O. Russell
Director
- Michael Mayers Director of Photography
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Pamela Martin
Editor
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David Carbonara
Original Music Composer
- Dean Silvers Producer
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David O. Russell
Writer
