Bibliograph

This boy's life, a true story, Warner Bros. ; produced by Art Linson ; screenplay written by Robert Getchell ; directed by Michael Caton-Jones

Type

Label

This boy's life, a true story, Warner Bros. ; produced by Art Linson ; screenplay written by Robert Getchell ; directed by Michael Caton-Jones

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: R

Main title

This boy's life

Oclc number

52004547

Responsibility statement

Warner Bros. ; produced by Art Linson ; screenplay written by Robert Getchell ; directed by Michael Caton-Jones

Runtime

114

Series statement

Warner Bros. hits

Sub title

a true story

Summary

Caroline just wants to settle down in one place, find a decent guy, and provide a better home for her handful of a son, Toby. When she moves to Seattle and meets Dwight, she thinks she's got it made. Toby, however, feels differently after spending time with Dwight while away from Caroline. Dwight seems to want to mold Toby into a better person, but to do so he emotionally, verbally, and physically abuses the kid. The marriage proceeds, and soon Caroline, too, recognizes Dwight's need to dominate everyone around him

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Contributor