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Mysterious Skin (2004) | Criteria

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Mysterious Skin

English • 2004 • 1h 45m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorGregg Araki

WriterGregg Araki

CinematographerSteve Gainer

ComposerHarold Budd, Robin Guthrie

EditorGregg Araki

ProducerJeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Gregg Araki, Mary Jane Skalski

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levittas Neil McCormick

Brady Corbetas Brian Lackey

Michelle Trachtenbergas Wendy Peterson

Jeffrey Liconas Eric Preston

Mary Lynn Rajskubas Avalyn Friesen

Elisabeth Shueas Mrs. McCormick

Lisa Longas Mrs. Lackey

Bill Sageas Coach

Chase Ellisonas Neil (Age 8)

George Websteras Brian (Age 8)

Riley McGuireas Wendy (Age 11)

Rachael Nastassja Kraftas Deborah (Age 12)

Chris Mulkeyas Mr. Lackey

David Lee Smithas Alfred

Kelly Krugeras Deborah Lackey

Ryan Stenzelas Stephen Zepherelli

Richard Riehleas Charlie

Larry Markoas Old Man with Scar

Cloveras Patches

Bruno Alexanderas Redneck Hick