Crazy Jones

Crazy Jones

Crazy Jones

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Crazy Jones

2002

1h 33m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Family

Overview

Finnegan Jones is a misunderstood Tourette's syndrome sufferer who lives with his mother. By chance, he meets a 12-year-old girl, who is 28 years his junior – they strike up an unlikely friendship.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Joe Aaron

Joe Aaron

Finnegan Jones

Francesca Catalano

Francesca Catalano

Syd

Elizabeth Ince

Finnegan's Mother

Tess Borden

Mandy

Creative team

Directed by: Joe Aaron
Written by: Joe Aaron

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