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Swoon
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Swoon

1992-09-11 · 93 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

Teenagers Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb share a dangerous sexual bond and an amoral outlook on life. They spend afternoons breaking into storefronts and engaging in petty crimes, until the calculating Nathan ups the ante by kidnapping, and murdering, a young boy.

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Directors
Tom Kalin
Production companies
Unavailable
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250,000
Revenue
USD 340,147

Top Cast

Daniel SchlachetRichard Loeb
Craig ChesterCraig ChesterNathan Leopold Jr.
Ron VawterRon VawterState's Attorney Crowe
Michael StummDoctor Bowman
Valda Z. DrablaGermaine Reinhardt
Paul ConnorBobby Franks
Adina PorterAdina PorterStenographer
Todd HaynesTodd HaynesPhrenology Head
Pamela KofflerPamela KofflerPhrenology Head
James LyonsJames LyonsPrison Mugshot
Bobby ReedBobby ReedReporter
Michael KirbyMichael KirbyDetective Savage

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