Cry-Baby (1990)

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John Waters Director previously directed Hairspray

Cry-Baby, called so for his ability to shed a single tear, falls for Allison, a good girl who wants to be bad.

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Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr. and Jim Carrey were all considered for the role of Cry-Baby until Johnny Depp was cast.

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Reference: Creature from the Black Lagoon

The prison inmates are watching this when Hatchet-face and Milton burst in.

Quote: Hatchet Face

Don't ya got tits?, Stick em' out, for gods' sake!

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Cast
Johnny Depp Wade "Cry Baby" Walker
Amy Locane Allison
Susan Tyrrell Ramona
Polly Bergen Mrs. Vernon-Williams
Iggy Pop Belvedere
Ricki Lake Pepper
Traci Lords Wanda
Kim McGuire Hatchet-Face
Darren E. Burrows Milton
Stephen Mailer Baldwin
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Name Cry-Baby
US Release April 6, 1990
UK Release July 20, 1990
AUS Release
Runtime 92
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Rating PG
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