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Too Young To Die? - A True Story [1900] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Robert Markowitz Actors: Michael Tucker, Juliette Lewis, Brad Pitt, Alan Fudge, Emily Longstreth Studio: Odyssey Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£12.99~~ Buy Used: £0.65 as of 25/11/2009 20:09 GMT details You Save: £12.34 (95%) New (8) Used (14) Collectible (1) from £0.65 Seller: monster_gamer Rating: 3 reviews Sales Rank: 56608 Format: PAL Language: English (Unknown) Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 92 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5035822000520 ASIN: B00004R80W Theatrical Release Date: February 26, 1990 Release Date: February 24, 2003 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Too good to miss September 1, 2001 Mr. J. V. Moss (Cumbria, England) 33 out of 33 found this review helpful Young Juliette Lewis should have had an Oscar nomination for her stunning portrayal of 14 year old trailer trash Amanda Sue Bradley in this heart-wrenching drama, based on a true story. Raped by her stepfather, dumped by her mother and abandoned by her teenage husband, Amanda finds herself penniless, hungry and alone in an Oklahoma town. There, she falls under the influence of local lowlife Billy (Brad Pitt), who leads her to a life of drugs, strip joints and prostitution. Kindly divorced Army sergeant Mike (Michael O'Keefe) rescues her, and takes her into his home as his housekeeper. That is, until his Army bosses learn he is living with a minor and Amanda is out on the street again. Back with Billy, the pair embark on a drugs binge that leads to the murder of Mike, arrest, and the question posed by the film's title: should the 14 year old Amanda have been tried for her crime as an adult and sentenced to die in a gas chamber? Spot-on acting, snappy direction and vivid on-location filming make this movie a great accomplishment for all involved, but it's Juliette Lewis who steals every scene. She is so believable as the innocent child who wants only to love and be loved, but who is abused, betrayed and turned away at every step in her short life, it will tear your heart out. Watch this movie and weep. I did. Some people should never be allowed to have children! December 22, 2006 thomas 2 out of 2 found this review helpful br / br /Amanda is 15 years old and arrested for murder she is a user of street drugs and alcohol, a prostitute raped by a family member and married. All this before her sixteenth birthday, this film was BASED on a true story, and I believe that's the twister in this film. Based on a story, probably means that many scenarios were added to spice it up. Although I have tried to research this film and came across some information that is contradictory. I tried to find out about executions carried out in Oklahoma and also Amanda's execution. Oklahoma has never used the gas chamber for executions. Electrocution was used from early 1915 til 1966 using, Old Sparky. Electric chair since 1977, the prescribed method is lethal injection. This film reminds me of a book I recently read. "A house full of whispers" and the author states her book is a true account. The film held my attention and the actress who portrayed this poor young girl made it believable. Well done Juliette Lewis. Is it a true story ? January 8, 2005 TA DICKERSON 16 out of 19 found this review helpful This is a fascinating, emotional and ultimately frustrating film.pFascinating because here we have early performances from future megastars, Juliette Lewis and Brad Pitt, in a low budget movie.pEmotional for anybody with half a heart watching Lewis play the role of Amanda Sue Bradley, a teenager with a mighty raw deal from life that culminates in committing murder whilst under the influence of drugs.pFrustrating as the film purports to be a true story but there is no postscript providing any factual details about Bradley. There is the usual trailer at the end of the film stating that the story is based upon certain factual events and persons, however ...(then we have all usual legal disclaimers).pMy trawl of the Internet has found no details of any teenage murderess called Bradley or any other likely candidates who have had a change of name for the film. My search took in various sites about the convicted and condemned, starting in Oklahoma (the State where it appears Bradley was tried). I found details about being a pen pal to a resident of Death Row but no sign of Amanda Sue. pIf there is anybody with any knowledge of the actual case, or a genuine case that the characters and incidents were based upon I would be interested to hear from you.pI would recommend two British films dealing with factual murders and the death penalty; "Dance with a Stranger" starring the superb Miranda Richardson as Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain; and "Let him have it" concerning the infamous Bentley and Craig case where the former a retarded adult was hanged and the latter, a minor who pulled the trigger was not. Both of the events depicted occurred in the 1950s.

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