Les Boys (1997)

Ever wanted to know what guys say when they get together? This light- hearted comedy explores the male world through an amateur hockey team. Every male stereotype is analyzed, comically of ... See full summary »

Director:

Louis Saïa

Writers:

Christian Fournier, Louis Saïa

Stars:

Marc Messier, Rémy Girard, Patrick Huard

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marc Messier	...	Bob
Rémy Girard	...	Stan
Patrick Huard	...	Ti-Guy
Serge Thériault	...	François
Michel Barrette	...	Roger
Paul Houde	...	Fernand / Voices on radio
Luc Guérin	...	Marcel
Yvan Ponton	...	Jean-Charles
Roc LaFortune	...	Julien
Michel Charette	...	Léopold
Patrick Labbé	...	Mario
Dominic Philie	...	Boisvert
Sylvain Giguère	...	Cossette
Pierre Lebeau	...	Méo
Maxim Roy	...	Sonia

Storyline

Ever wanted to know what guys say when they get together? This light- hearted comedy explores the male world through an amateur hockey team. Every male stereotype is analyzed, comically of course.

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Plot Keywords:

drug use | dancing | double bypass heart surgery | jealousy | father son relationship | 

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Taglines:

Rien au monde ne leur ferait manquer leur rendez-vous hebdomadaire

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Site officiel

Country:

Canada

Language:

French

Release Date:

12 December 1997 (Canada)

Also Known As:

The Boys

Filming Locations:

Longueuil, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 3,300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$436,174 (USA) (12 December 1997)

Gross:

$4,602,341 (USA) (20 March 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Government, Fonds de télévision et de câblodistribution pour la porduction d'émissions canadiennes, Gouvernement du Québec

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Stan: I don't deserve friends like you

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Connections

Followed by Les Boys (2007)

User Reviews

Average sports flick

Sports related movies tend to interest a rather select crowd, unless the script can provide enough diversive character or background development. LES BOYS does so, broadening its appeal, and telling a pretty good story. There's some pretty funny antics, and a few exceptional bon mots. Unfortunately, like most sports films, there's a LOT of cliche and predictability, too. LES BOYS doesn't sink from the weight of this truth, yet it is not helped, either. Pleasant, but not exactly hilarious.

The characters are normal, likeable, gregarious folks, who gather to blow off stress via their weekly hockey games. We get to know them somewhat, and enjoy the film much more in the process. It's an easy going movie that'll entertain. Recommended.