Poster Boy (2004)

With the help of a hot, slightly older new acquaintence (Noseworthy), the closeted son (Newton) of a conservative U.S. Senator (Lerner) puts a shocking spin on his dad's re-election campaign.

Director:

Zak Tucker

Writers:

Lecia Rosenthal, Ryan Shiraki,

Stars:

Jack Noseworthy, Matt Newton, Karen Allen

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Noseworthy	...	Anthony
Valerie Geffner	...	Izzy
Matt Newton	...	Henry Kray
Austin Lysy	...	Parker
Tighe Swanson	...	Sam
Lorri Bagley	...	Dierdre
Neal Huff	...	Marcus
Ian Reed Kesler	...	Skip Franklin (as Ian Kessler)
Ebon Moss-Bachrach	...	Charlie
Karen Allen	...	Eunice Kray
Michael Lerner	...	Jack Kray
Anna Thomson	...	Emma
Spiro Malas	...	Mr Phoenix
Kristen Schaal	...	Bookstore Lady #14
Tibor Feldman	...	Therapist

Storyline

With the help of a hot, slightly older new acquaintence (Noseworthy), the closeted son (Newton) of a conservative U.S. Senator (Lerner) puts a shocking spin on his dad's re-election campaign.

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Plot Keywords:

senator | human immunodeficiency virus | gay son | closeted homosexual | election | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 May 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Exposed

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,806 (USA) (11 August 2006)

Gross:

$61,408 (USA) (20 October 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shallow Pictures LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min 98 min 104 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

After the Kray family meeting at the Waldorf near the film's beginning, Jack Kray emerges onto the street, and into an angry gay rights protest, with dark hair which he doesn't sport in any other scene. It's unexplained, and not a flashback because Anthony climbs onto his car as part of the protest.

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Quotes

Henry Kray: You like big speeches, dad? How does this one sound? I, Henry Kray, am a homosexual. I love sucking dick! I've been doing it since I was fourteen... in porno booths, in back alleys and theaters... you name it! I'm the best piece of ass in the South. I've even fucked men for money! So if you think I'm going to be your nice, gay next door spokes model for your goddamn campaign, you can just fucking forget it!

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Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

User Reviews

A fresh look at a coming out story

Henry Cray is a young gay man who's gone away to college and is enjoying the liberty of coming out, away from his family. Only problem is that the boy's father is a powerful, conservative U.S. Senator and around campus the son's homosexuality is a bit of an open secret.

Enter Anthony, a 28 but younger looking gay man, who's been a member of Act Up but who is now more interested in spending his time with affluent gal pal Izzie and perhaps getting into the pants of some college boy when they crash a campus party.

Despite being 28 Anthony can easily pass for a college guy and quickly meets several guys willing to show him a good time including Henry. Unaware of Henry's name Anthony hooks up with him and spends a fun evening on the floor of the school's darkened gymnasium. Only in the morning, after Henry has left him alone on the floor, does Anthony find out Henry's full identity.

Looking for any chance to take a shot at the conservative government that he detests Anthony decides to take this opportunity for political action. Only problem is that he finds himself beginning to care very deeply for Henry and he must decide if he can use someone he cares for in this way.