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Sticks & Stones

Sticks & Stones

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Sticks & Stones

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

1996

1h 35m

5.9(21 votes)

Drama

Thriller

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.

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Production Companies

Hallmark Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Justin Isfeld

Justin Isfeld

Joey Finley

Max Goldblatt

Ruben "Book"

Chauncey Leopardi

Chauncey Leopardi

Ryan "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

Creative team

Directed by: Neil Tolkin
Written by: Neil Tolkin
Produced by: Bill Barnett
Harel Goldstein

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