Showboy (2002)

Christian Taylor, a writer on hit TV series Six Feet Under, is being profiled by a British documentary crew when he's sacked, though he doesn't know they've overheard the firing. They ... See full summary »

Directors:

Lindy Heymann, Christian Taylor

Writers:

Christian Taylor, Lindy Heymann,

Stars:

Christian Taylor, Lindy Heymann, Marilyn Milgrom

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christian Taylor	...	Writer "Christian"
Lindy Heymann	...	Director "Lindy"
Marilyn Milgrom	...	London Producer "Marilyn" (voice)
Joe Daly	...	Roomate "Joe"
Erich Miller	...	Showboy "Erich"
Jason Buchtel	...	Vegas Producer "Jason"
Aaron Porter	...	Dance Instructor
Adrian Armas	...	Model / Dance "Adrian"
Billy Sameth	...	Close Friend "Billy"
Alan Ball	...	Himself
Alan Connell	...	Himself
Lauren Ambrose	...	Herself
Peter Krause	...	Himself
Rachel Griffiths	...	Herself
Frances Conroy	...	Herself

Storyline

Christian Taylor, a writer on hit TV series Six Feet Under, is being profiled by a British documentary crew when he's sacked, though he doesn't know they've overheard the firing. They follow him to Las Vegas, where he is ostensibly doing "research" for the next season, but is actually pursuing a dream to become a dancer in a Vegas show.

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Plot Keywords:

dancer | homosexual | glamour | showgirl | gay | 

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Taglines:

Your future starts here

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 June 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,597 (USA) (9 April 2004)

Gross:

$6,597 (USA) (9 April 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fite Films, Squeak Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References American Beauty (1999)

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Soundtracks

"Tainted Love"
Performed by Soft Cell
Written by Edward Cobb
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Let it wash over you--enjoy the fun!

Fiction? "Faction?" A "Mockumentary?" Whatever you call it, Showboy is good fun. A showing at the 15th annual Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival filled the house, and elicited howls of laughter and cheers of appreciation. The film works best if you just go with it--don't think too much about it, suspend disbelief and let the characters get under your skin, as they will. Think "Blair Witch Project" pseudo-reality meets the antic desperation of "Living In Oblivion." Sort of.

Christian Taylor is wonderful, and his dance lesson with Adrian Armas truly smolders. It is easy to get caught up in the fun, and the trials and tribulations of a nice guy currently down on his luck. Well produced, nicely shot and featuring a look behind the scenes in Las Vegas and the movie and television industry, Showboy is not what you might expect--a pleasant surprise.