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Paper Boys

  • 20092009
  • 2h 6m
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3.7/10
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Paper Boys (2009)
Paper Boys is an exploration of a microcosm of young door-to-door newspaper salesmen who are closer than most families in many regards. A truly ensemble piece, the film revolves around a common problem for teens who most often feel unique, but soon discover they are not alone.
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A ragtag bunch of teenage door to door salesmen wreak havoc and spread the news of their coming of age in this summer before they begin their college lives. It centers around Sean, a sexuall... Read allA ragtag bunch of teenage door to door salesmen wreak havoc and spread the news of their coming of age in this summer before they begin their college lives. It centers around Sean, a sexually confused and drug afflicted teen who just can't seem to shake off his dysfunctional fami... Read allA ragtag bunch of teenage door to door salesmen wreak havoc and spread the news of their coming of age in this summer before they begin their college lives. It centers around Sean, a sexually confused and drug afflicted teen who just can't seem to shake off his dysfunctional family history. Paper Boys is an adventure into the psychology of sales as a metaphor for life... Read all
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Bryan E. Hall
  • Writer
    • Bryan E. Hall(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Louis Lavdas
    • Chris Whitley
    • David Hall
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bryan E. Hall
  • Writer
    • Bryan E. Hall(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Louis Lavdas
    • Chris Whitley
    • David Hall
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    • 6User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

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    Jason von Stein, Chris Whitley, and David Hall in Paper Boys (2009)
    Jason von Stein, Chris Whitley, and David Hall in Paper Boys (2009)
    Wendy Wynne in Paper Boys (2009)
    Louis Lavdas and David Hall in Paper Boys (2009)
    Louis Lavdas and Will Dorsey in Paper Boys (2009)
    Louis Lavdas in Paper Boys (2009)
    J. Howard Bach and Louis Lavdas in Paper Boys (2009)
    Chris Whitley in Paper Boys (2009)
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    Louis Lavdas
    • Seanas Sean
    Chris Whitley
    Chris Whitley
    • Rayas Ray
    David Hall
    • Steveas Steve
    Jus Riddick
    Jus Riddick
    • Joeas Joe
    • (as Justin Riddick)
    Wendy Wynne
    Wendy Wynne
    • Leah in Rehabas Leah in Rehab
    Nathan Bach
    • Chias Chi
    Elias Kelley
    • Leonas Leon
    Jason von Stein
    • Albyas Alby
    • (as Jason Von Stein)
    Garrett Able
    • Elias Eli
    Sylvia Boykin
    Sylvia Boykin
    • Janineas Janine
    Kelly Natividade
    • Fawnas Fawn
    Steve Warren
    Steve Warren
    • Buzzas Buzz
    Daniel Vanhiel
    Daniel Vanhiel
    • Jebbas Jebb
    Jake Jacobson
    • Gregas Greg
    Maxwell Bach
    • Sean 11as Sean 11
    • (as Max Bach)
    Josh Tarwater
    • Lake Buddyas Lake Buddy
    Dillon Roseen
    • Jill's Brotheras Jill's Brother
    Nash Barney
    • Steve 11as Steve 11
    • Director
      • Bryan E. Hall
    • Writer
      • Bryan E. Hall(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Wendy Wynne's debut.
    • Quotes

      Joe: NO, means yes and yes means anal!

    • Alternate versions
      Paper Boys (Director's Cut)

    User reviews6

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    Top review
    Very Watchable and Engrossing Atmosphere!
    OK, it's not "Bridge over the River Kwai", but it is also not an epic. This is just what I look for in independent film, simple, clean, but rich.

    It is about door-to-door salesmen in Atlanta. They are delightfully evil, but no harm done; they were a perfect example of what kids need when they don't have a "functional family". This film maintained excellent production quality and the editing was fantastic! The soundtrack was a great combination of smart hip-hop and a rich, first rate, custom score.

    For a film made for less than $200,000 this is as good as it gets, unless you are looking for yet another horror movie.

    The shooting style was somewhere between cinema verite (hand-held and a lot of POV) and "The Outsiders" mixed with a little 50's "Leave it to Beaver". The contrast between modern and traditional looks definitely hit the symbolism on target of the simple vs the complex.
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    • jimhill69
    • Oct 5, 2009

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Aware Productions
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    • Budget
      • $100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes

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