A 2002 American crime-drama directed by Nicolas Cage that follows a recently discharged soldier (James Franco) as he tries to leave behind his past as a male-prostitute.
The movie also stars Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton, Seymour Cassel, Josie Davis, Brenda Vaccaro, Marc Coppola, Scott Caan, Wallace Merck, and Katherine Randolph.
It was released on December 27, 2002.
Tropes for the film:
- The '80s: Takes place in 1980's New Orleans.
- The Cameo: Cage makes an appearance as Acid Yellow.
- Character Title: Sonny.
- Disappeared Dad: According to Sonny, his father wasn't in the picture, as he left when he was young but he was actually by his son's side all along, but didn't reveal himself out of fear that his son wouldn't think much of him.
- I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine:
- Stanton and Cage previously worked together on Wild at Heart.
- Cage and Caan previously worked together on Gone in 60 Seconds (2000).
- One-Word Title: Sonny.
- Tagline: "His life was the morning after, until he decided to change the night before".
