Bad Boys (1983)
Bad Boys (1983) is a drama film directed by Rick Rosenthal. Chicago teenager Mick O’Brien is sent to a juvenile detention centre after a crime ends in a child’s death. The consequences follow him inside, where hostility among the residents makes survival and change competing priorities.
Bad Boys cast and character roles
| Performer | Character |
|---|---|
| Sean Penn | Mick O’Brien |
| Esai Morales | Paco Moreno |
| Ally Sheedy | J. C. Walenski |
| Reni Santoni | Ramon Herrera |
| Clancy Brown | Viking Lofgren |
| Eric Gurry | Barry Horowitz |
Sean Penn’s Bad Boys and the later action franchise
Sean Penn plays Mick in the 1983 detention-centre drama, and Esai Morales plays his rival Paco. Reni Santoni’s Ramon is a counselor within the institution, while Ally Sheedy’s character connects Mick to his life outside. This film is separate from the 1995 Bad Boys starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and its sequels. The actor’s name in the search is therefore a useful way to select the correct cast.
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