Kinky Boots (2005)

A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father's shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat.

Director:

Julian Jarrold

Writers:

Geoff Deane, Tim Firth

Stars:

Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sarah-Jane Potts

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joel Edgerton	...	Charlie
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Lola
Sarah-Jane Potts	...	Lauren
Nick Frost	...	Don
Linda Bassett	...	Melanie
Jemima Rooper	...	Nicola
Robert Pugh	...	Harold Price
Ewan Hooper	...	George
Stephen Marcus	...	Big Mike
Mona Hammond	...	Pat
Kellie Bright	...	Jeannie
Joanna Scanlan	...	Trish
Geoffrey Streatfield	...	Richard Bailey (as Geoffrey Streatfeild)
Leo Bill	...	Harry Sampson
Gwenllian Davies	...	Mrs. Cobb

Storyline

Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Yet, the untimely death of his father places him in that position, only to learn that Price & Sons Shoes is failing. While in despair at his failed attempts to save the business, Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer, Lola. Her complaints about the inadequate footwear for her work combined with one of Charles' ex-employees, Lauren, leads to a suggestion to change the product to create a desperate chance to save the business: make men's fetish footwear. Lola is convinced to be their footwear designer and the transition begins. Now this disparate lot must struggle at this unorthodox idea while dealing both the prejudice of the staff, Lola's discomfort in the small town and the selfish manipulation of Charles' greedy fiancée who cannot see the greater good in Charles' dream.

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Plot Keywords:

shoe | drag queen | model | boots | factory | 

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Taglines:

How Far Would You Go To Save The Family Business?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving sexuality, and for language

Details

Official Sites:

BV Entertainment [us] Miramax [us]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 October 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Botas audaces para pies diferentes

Filming Locations:

Clacton, Essex, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$77,529 (USA) (14 April 2006)

Gross:

$1,819,454 (USA) (28 July 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax Films, Harbour Pictures, Price Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Inspired by the true story of a traditional English men's footwear factory in Northamptonshire which turned to production of kinky boots for transvestites in order to save the ailing family business and safeguard the jobs of the local community.

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Goofs

When the train goes through the station labeled Northampton at the beginning of the film, it's not the real Northampton station.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Lola's Dad: Come on. Come on, you stupid boy!

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Connections

References The Godfather (1972)

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Soundtracks

"The Prettiest Star"
(1970)
Written by David Bowie
Performed by David Bowie

User Reviews

The most fun was my husband ordering tickets - 2 Kinky Boots Please

I enjoyed everything about this movie. It was warm, funny and intellectual without forcing an opinion or preaching. I found the characters rich and likable (except the Fiancé - but you weren't supposed to like her). My husband is a very "straight" man - and he laughed as hard and enjoyed the film so much he ordered the soundtrack on Amazon as soon as we got home.

We particularly liked when it was clear that Charlie and Lola were both as good a man as their fathers - if not better. We found Lola likable no matter which way he/she was dressed and loved Lola's challenge of Don - Change your mind about someone

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