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Fifteen-year-old Sue Bradley (Juliette Lewis) has not had an easy life: her stepfather abused her and her mother abandoned her. Matters go from bad to worse, however, when she takes up with unprincipled hustler Billy Canton (Brad Pitt), who gets her involved with alcohol, drugs and prostitution. Amy is befriended for a while by a kindly Army sergeant, but he breaks off the relationship when he realizes how young she is. Billy persuades Amanda to take revenge, and after a drugs and alcohol binge, they kill the sergeant. When the law catches up with them, Amanda finds herself on trial for murder, the penalty for which - even for a teenager - is death.
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By thomas
Format:DVD
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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By H. Taubman
Format:DVD
this is a really really good movie, based on true events.
amandas life have never been perfect, and when she is raped by her stepfather (her mother doesent believe her)
she is forced to grow up and take care of herself.
Sadly there is very few ways to support yourself, when you are 14 years old. so she lies, says she 18 and start stripping in a club.
her youth and naive personality lands her, in company vith all the wrong people and things go really bad.
Gives a perspective on the death penalty in America, when a teenager can be sentenced to die.
amandas life have never been perfect, and when she is raped by her stepfather (her mother doesent believe her)
she is forced to grow up and take care of herself.
Sadly there is very few ways to support yourself, when you are 14 years old. so she lies, says she 18 and start stripping in a club.
her youth and naive personality lands her, in company vith all the wrong people and things go really bad.
Gives a perspective on the death penalty in America, when a teenager can be sentenced to die.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not sure why this has an '18' rating?
Loosely based on the 1982 Attina Marie Cannaday and David Gray murder case in Mississippi, 'Too Young To Die' is a moving and very well acted film. Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. McGrath
4.0 out of 5 stars
Young stars shine
A young Pitt and Lewis in a gritty true-life story about the legal travesty that too often masquarades as justice. Much better than I expected of a low budget film
Published 21 months ago by I. Stuart
2.0 out of 5 stars
don't bother
it's all in the title really. nothing worth watching here at all. i guess i hoped for something like kalifornia but this is way below that level and hugely disappointing .
Published 23 months ago by oso71
2.0 out of 5 stars
was i watching the right film?
After reading customer reviews on this item and reading the back of the dvd case i thought it was going to be a brilliant film, but if i didn't read the reviews i woudldn't of... Read more
Published on 12 April 2011 by Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Film, Horribly Underrated
I first saw 'Too Young To Die?' on a True Movies channel about 3/4 years ago.
I read the information, and other then the fact I wanted to watch it because
a young Brad... Read more
I read the information, and other then the fact I wanted to watch it because
a young Brad... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2011 by PUNK
5.0 out of 5 stars
To Young To Die
It Came as said Sealed Well Wrapped Thanks. Great Film Good Story No 5.1 Sound On this To Old But Great Anyway. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2011 by Henry29
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant film
This is a very good film, but I cannot cope with it. Juliette Lewis is very good, but I got too upset as she screams at her boyfriend who is throwing her out on the streets again. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2010 by Marianna
5.0 out of 5 stars
this film is a must see!!
Just occasionally a film slips into the tv archives and gets lost until some enterprising dvd distributor finds an outlet for it, in this case Infinity True Stories. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2008 by David Spanswick
3.0 out of 5 stars
Is it a true story ?
This is a fascinating, emotional and ultimately frustrating film.
Fascinating because here we have early performances from future megastars, Juliette Lewis and Brad Pitt, in a... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2005 by TA DICKERSON
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