The Boys (1991)

TV Movie  -  NOT_RATED 95 min  -  Drama
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When Walter's diagnosed with lung cancer, despite his squeaky clean lifestyle, he has to tell his screenwriter partner... See full summary »

Director:

Glenn Jordan

Writer:

William Link
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Woods ...
Walter Farmer
John Lithgow ...
Artie Margulies
Joanna Gleason ...
Marie
Eve Gordon ...
Amanda
Alan Rosenberg ...
Psychiatrist
Rosemary Dunsmore Rosemary Dunsmore ...
Helene
Albert Hall
Rosanna Huffman Rosanna Huffman ...
Carolyn
Natalia Nogulich ...
Denise
John Vickery John Vickery ...
Dr. Simon
Ebbe Roe Smith ...
Sokalow
George Wallace George Wallace ...
Ray
Jesse Bradford ...
Walter Farmer Jr
Alma Martinez ...
Therapist (as Alma Martínez)
Carey Eidel Carey Eidel ...
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Storyline

When Walter's diagnosed with lung cancer, despite his squeaky clean lifestyle, he has to tell his screenwriter partner, because that partner is a chain-smoker. As Walter fights cancer he also tries to put his affairs in order by teaching writing to prison inmates, talking to his son and ex-wife, and getting his partner to quit smoking. Written by Kathy Li  

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Guys See more »

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Largely inspired by the lives of writer William Link and his partner, Richard Levinson, and Levinson's death. However, the key plot point of the story didn't really happen. In real-life, Richard Levinson was the smoker. See more »