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The Boys (1998)

R 86 min  -  Drama  -   7 May 1998 (Australia)
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Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault... See full summary »

Director:

Rowan Woods

Writers:

Gordon Graham (play), Stephen Sewell
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Wenham ...
Brett Sprague
Toni Collette ...
Michelle
Lynette Curran Lynette Curran ...
Sandra Sprague
John Polson ...
Glenn Sprague
Anthony Hayes ...
Stevie Sprague
Jeanette Cronin Jeanette Cronin ...
Jackie
Anna Lise Phillips ...
Nola (as Anna Lise)
Pete Smith Pete Smith ...
George (Abo)
Sal Sharah Sal Sharah ...
Nick
Lawrence Woodward Lawrence Woodward ...
Jailer
Peter Hehir Peter Hehir ...
Graham Newman
Andrew Heys Andrew Heys ...
Sparrow
Teo Gebert ...
Policeman
Anthony Kierann Anthony Kierann ...
Policeman
Stephen Leeder ...
Commissioner
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Storyline

Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well. Written by Anonymous  

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Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, pervasive language, some sexuality and drug use See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Box Office

Gross:

$2,930 (USA) (31 October 1999)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Arenafilm, Axiom Films, Globe Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Goofs

Continuity: Around 30 minutes in, Stevie pulls a cigarette from a packet and sticks it in his mouth twice within a matter of seconds. See more »

Connections

References Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) See more »