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It's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A., and he wants to spend that night and the next day at the posh Park Plaza ... See full summary » Director:Scott SilverWriter:Scott Silver |
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Cast
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| David Arquette | ... |
John
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| Lukas Haas | ... |
Donner
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Tony Epper | ... | |
| John C. McGinley | ... |
Danny Cohen
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| Keith David | ... |
Homeless John
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| Wilson Cruz | ... |
Mikey
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Joshua Schaefer | ... |
David
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| Sydney Lassick | ... |
Al
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| Christopher Gartin | ... |
Eli
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Ruth Silver | ... |
Tourist Mom
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| Alanna Ubach | ... |
Nikki
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| N'Bushe Wright | ... |
X-Mas Junkie
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| Richard T. Jones | ... |
Mr. Popper
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| Richard Kind | ... |
Paul Truman
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| Elliott Gould | ... |
Manny Gould
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It's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A., and he wants to spend that night and the next day at the posh Park Plaza Hotel. He's ripped off a local drug dealer to pay the bill, but as he's sleeping that morning, someone steals his shoes right off his feet, with the money in them. Meanwhile, Donner, a lad new to the streets, wants John to leave the city with him for Camelot, a theme park in Branson, MO, where they'll work as lifeguards. John spends the day trying to hustle the money for the hotel, avoid Jimmy the Warlock, keep his girl friend placated, and figure out how to deal with Donner's friendship. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexual content and language, and for some violence and drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
31 January 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Johns - katu antaa See more »Filming Locations:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$50,789 (USA) (31 January 1997)Gross:
$50,789 (USA) (31 January 1997)Company Credits
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(pub. 1856) (uncredited)
Music by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1840)
Background music at the Hotel
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Director Scott Silver researched his script by offering $20 to rent boys to tell him tales of their lives on the street. See more »Crazy Credits
The director would like to thank: ... and all the hustlers who shared their stories for $20 - John, Kurtis, Justin, Craig, John, Nikki, David, Scott, Sal and Sal. See more »Soundtracks
"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing"(pub. 1856) (uncredited)
Music by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1840)
Background music at the Hotel
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I just saw the movie as part of a gay and lesbian film festival and I found it extremely intense, very authentic and genuine. There is great cinematography, great acting and a story that lets you see just how hard hustling in Los Angeles is. You get a chance to empathize with the main characters and see things from their point of view. It's not a funny movie (although it has funny moments) but rather one to watch and reflect about. David Arquette and Lukas Haas deserve great praise for doing this movie, as does the director. It's not a feel-good movie, but it's definitely worth seeing.