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Sticks & Stones

Sticks & Stones

Three friends took a stand one summer and changed their lives forever.

19965.71h 35mPG-13

Overview

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.

Directed by Neil Tolkin
Written by Neil Tolkin
Produced by Bill Barnett, Harel Goldstein
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Top Cast

Justin Isfeld

Justin Isfeld

Joey Finley

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Max Goldblatt

Book

Chauncey Leopardi

Chauncey Leopardi

Mouth

Jordan Brower

Jordan Brower

Billy Hayes

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Book's Dad

Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley

Joey's Mom (Mrs. Finley)

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Dale Finley

Matt McCoy

Matt McCoy

Mr. Finley

Russ Fega

Russ Fega

Paramedic #2

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Themes & Keywords

baseballviolence in schoolsbullyingfamily relationshipsbullyoutcasthumiliationjunior high school

About Sticks & Stones

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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