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Bruno

Bruno

The comedy that is long on originality and short on pants.

20006.41h 48m

Overview

The story of a unique young boy genius, Bruno, whose expression of his own individuality leads his family and community along an emotional journey.

Directed by Shirley MacLaine
Written by David Ciminello
Produced by David Paul Kirkpatrick
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0M0

Top Cast

Alex D. Linz

Alex D. Linz

Bruno Battaglia

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Helen

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

Dino Battaglia

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Mother Superior

Joey Lauren Adams

Joey Lauren Adams

Donna Marie

Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly

Dolores

Monica Hewes

Monica Hewes

Claudia

C

Christian Durango

Young Dino / Christian G. Durango

L

Lee Hughes

Eddie Mazzaratti

J

Joanne Pankow

Sister Consolata

Themes & Keywords

transvestitewoman directorgay theme

About Bruno

Bruno is a comedy, drama film released in 2000 exploring themes of transvestite, woman director, gay theme. Directed by Shirley MacLaine, it stars Alex D. Linz, Shirley MacLaine, Gary Sinise. The story of a unique young boy genius, Bruno, whose expression of his own individuality leads his family and community along an emotional journey.

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