The Boys (TV 1991)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Glenn Jordan

Writer:

William Link

Stars:

James Woods, John Lithgow, Joanna Gleason

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	...	Helene
Albert Hall
Rosanna Huffman	...	Carolyn
Natalija Nogulich	...	Denise (as Natalia Nogulich)
John Vickery	...	Dr. Simon
Ebbe Roe Smith	...	Sokalow
George Wallace	...	Ray
Jesse Bradford	...	Walter Farmer Jr
Alma Martinez	...	Therapist (as Alma Martínez)
Carey Eidel	...	Customer

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.

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Plot Keywords:

cancer | lung cancer | lung disease | cigarette smoking | smoke inhalation | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 April 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Guys

Company Credits

Production Co:

Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment International, William Link Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

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.

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