
Bang Bang You're Dead(2003)
A troubled and bullied high school student fights against judgement from his community after threatening to bomb the football team.


“Three friends took a stand one summer and changed their lives forever.”
For three junior high friends, growing up takes a dangerous turn when the vicious local bully targets them. With no one to turn to but each other, they muster the courage to take a shot at settling the score.

Justin Isfeld
Joey Finley
Max Goldblatt
Book

Chauncey Leopardi
Mouth

Jordan Brower
Billy Hayes

Gary Busey
Book's Dad

Kirstie Alley
Joey's Mom (Mrs. Finley)

Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Dale Finley

Matt McCoy
Mr. Finley

Russ Fega
Paramedic #2
Sticks & Stones is a drama, thriller film released in 1996 exploring themes of baseball, violence in schools, bullying, family relationships, bully, outcast. Directed by Neil Tolkin, it stars Justin Isfeld, Max Goldblatt, Chauncey Leopardi. For three junior high friends, growing up takes a dangerous turn when the vicious local bully targets them. With no one to turn to but each other, they muster the courage to take a shot at settling the score.
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