Kids (1995)

An amoral, HIV-positive skateboarder sets out to deflower as many virgins as possible while a local girl who contracted his disease tries to save his next target from her same fate.

Director:

Larry Clark

Writers:

Larry Clark (story), Harmony Korine,

Stars:

Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Leo Fitzpatrick	...	Telly
Sarah Henderson	...	Girl #1
Justin Pierce	...	Casper
Joseph Chan	...	Deli Owner
Johnathan Staci Kim	...	Korean Guy (as Johnathan S. Kim)
Adriane Brown	...	Little Girl
Sajan Bhagat	...	Paul
Billy Valdes	...	Stanly
Billy Waldeman	...	Zack
Javier Núñez	...	Javier (as Javier Nunez)
Luis Núñez	...	Luis (as Luis Nunez)
Christian Bruna	...	Christian
Alex Glen	...	Alex
Chloë Sevigny	...	Jennie (as Chloe Sevigny)
Rosario Dawson	...	Ruby

Storyline

Disturbing, dark, low-budget independent film about teen-agers in New York City. The story focuses on Telly (Leo Fitzpatrick), a teen who has a goal to de-flower as many virgins as he can. When one of his old encounters discovers that she is H.I.V.-positive, after only one encounter with a guy, Telly remains undaunted.

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Plot Keywords:

New York | Sex | New York City | Virgin | Teen | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 July 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Delikventi

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$7,417,210 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Guys Upstairs, Independent Pictures (II), Kids NY Limited

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Oliver Stone, after reading the script for Kids, actually tried to court Harmony Korine into writing him a similar screenplay.

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Goofs

When Jennie and Ruby are talking while waiting in the clinic for their test results, Ruby's lips do not match the audio in one of the shots.

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Quotes

Telly: You got any money?
Casper: Three pennies and a ball o' lint, kiiiddd.

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Connections

Spoofed in Zoolander (2001)

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Soundtracks

"Day-O"
Written by Irving Burgie (as I. Burgie) / William A. Attaway (as W. Attaway)
Copyright © 1955, Renewed 1983
Lord Burgess Music Publishing Company (ASCAP)
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP)
Administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Inc.

User Reviews

One of the Most Powerful and True Films

Larry Clark has created a true masterpiece of its time. Kids is an insightful, poignant and harrowing depiction of the life of angst ridden teens in New York City. There's Tully, the smooth talking, de-flowering (and HIV positive) teen, Casper, the cool, hyped up and not all there teen, and Jennie, the girl who is full of depression and anger for the de-flower man. The film doesn't have much of a direct screenplay (mostly dialogue you would hear while around friends) which is good for the type of movie being made here. The film gains much controversy by stating whether its true to life, or just a mindless depiction of what could happen in the city. You could decide that for yourself, but for me, I think this film has more truth, heart and drama (including great dramatic acting and scenes) that most films I've ever seen.