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The Boys

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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The Boys (1998)
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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 a... Read allBrett 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.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.

  • Director
    • Rowan Woods
  • Writers
    • Stephen Sewell
    • Gordon Graham
  • Stars
    • David Wenham
    • Toni Collette
    • Lynette Curran
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    6.9/10
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    • Director
      • Rowan Woods
    • Writers
      • Stephen Sewell
      • Gordon Graham
    • Stars
      • David Wenham
      • Toni Collette
      • Lynette Curran
    • 24User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 16 nominations

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    David Wenham
    David Wenham
    • Brett Sprague
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Michelle
    Lynette Curran
    Lynette Curran
    • Sandra Sprague
    John Polson
    John Polson
    • Glenn Sprague
    Jeanette Cronin
    Jeanette Cronin
    • Jackie
    Anthony Hayes
    Anthony Hayes
    • Stevie Sprague
    Anna Lise Phillips
    Anna Lise Phillips
    • Nola
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    Pete Smith
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    • George (Abo)
    Sal Sharah
    • Nick
    Lawrence Woodward
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    Peter Hehir
    • Graham Newman
    Andrew Heys
    • Sparrow
    Teo Gebert
    Teo Gebert
    • Constable Zammit
    Anthony Kierann
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      • Stephen Sewell
      • Gordon Graham
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    • Trivia
      Both David Wenham and Lynette Curran played the same roles in the stage version in 1991.
    • Goofs
      Around 15-20 minutes in, Michelle lights the same cigarette three times in quick succession.
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      Featured in Filmmakers Talking: The Making of 'The Boys' (2003)

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    An incredibly powerful and disturbing movie
    This movie is not entertainment and should be approached with caution. That said, it is a powerful insight into how a certain strata of society lives. You see the boredom and hopelessness and the effect it has on the individual and the family.

    The strength of the movie lies in the control and stillness of the main character. This is not a man you want to meet, let alone upset.
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    • Oct 22, 1998

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 1998 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Парни
    • Filming locations
      • Eastlakes Shopping Centre, Eastlakes, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia(crime scene)
    • Production companies
      • Arenafilm
      • Axiom Films
      • Globe Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,146
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,146
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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