Young Augusten Burroughs absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father and an unstable mother, he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch, and spends his adolescent years as a member of Finch's bizarre extended family.
Main Cast of Running with Scissors
Joseph Cross
Augusten Burroughs
Annette Bening
Deirdre Burroughs
Annette Carol Bening (born May 29, 1958) is an American actress. She has received various accolades throughout her...
Brian Cox
Dr. Finch
Brian Denis Cox, CBE (born 1 June 1946) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare...
Gwyneth Paltrow
Hope Finch
Gwyneth Kate Paltrow Falchuk (born September 27, 1972) is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the...
Secondary Cast of Running with Scissors
Jack Kaeding
Six-Year-Old Augusten Burroughs
Bonnie Weis
Cocktail Waitress
Anthony Aria
Audience Member (uncredited)
Augusten Burroughs
Self (uncredited)
Lindsay Canton
Co-Ed (uncredited)
Joshua Levine
Chris (uncredited)
Amy Rider
Sugar (uncredited)
Joseph Sims
Audience Member (uncredited)
Scott Slifer
Audience Member (uncredited)
Cole Volmer
College Student (uncredited)
Pilar Walsh
Professor's Wife (uncredited)
Crew of Running with Scissors
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