Billionaire Boys Club (2018)

A group of wealthy boys in Los Angeles during the early 1980s establish a 'get-rich-quick' scam that turns deadly.

Director:

James Cox

Writers:

James Cox, Captain Mauzner

Stars:

Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Taron Egerton

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ansel Elgort	...	Joe Hunt
Kevin Spacey	...	Ron Levin
Taron Egerton	...	Dean Karny
Emma Roberts	...	Sydney Evans
Ryan Rottman	...	Scott Biltmore
Jeremy Irvine	...	Kyle Biltmore
Thomas Cocquerel	...	Charlie Bottoms
Bokeem Woodbine	...	Tim Pitt
Barney Harris	...	Izzy Samedi
Waleed Zuaiter	...	The Persian / Izzy's Dad
Suki Waterhouse	...	Quintana 'Q' Bisset
Billie Lourd	...	Rosanna Ricci
Judd Nelson	...	Ryan (Joe Hunt's Dad)
Tony Taplin	...	Artsy Friend
Fuschia Sumner	...	Sales Girl (as Fuschia Kate Sumner)

Storyline

A group of wealthy boys in Los Angeles during the early 1980s establish a 'get-rich-quick' scam that turns deadly.

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Plot Keywords:

remake | andy warhol character | murder | three word title | gender in title | 

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Taglines:

Young, Cunning and Deadly

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, drug use, some violence and sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 July 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Billionaire Boys Club

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$618, 19 August 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Armory Films, Oriah Entertainment, Elevated Films (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ansel Elgort and Taron Egerton were both in the running for the role of young Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).

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Goofs

In the opening shot, you see a tape being placed into a vintage TEAC cassette deck which is "connected" to a PIONEER TX-608 which is "connected" to a speaker. This set up would never work as the TX-608 is a tuner only component. You would need either a receiver or a preamp/amplifier to actually connect the deck and the speaker to play and hear the cassette.

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Quotes

Sydney Evans: How can you not see how alone I am?
Joe Hunt: I do! It's this town! It's this town. They build you up to tear you down. You're never good enough. You know how hard it is to keep my stories straight?
Sydney Evans: What?
Joe Hunt: The BBC is full of cash. The BBC's flushed out. Ron Levin's gone to New York. Ron Levin's gone for good!
Sydney Evans: What are you talking about? What does that even mean, "gone for good" ? Where's Ron Levin?... You know what? I don't wanna know.

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Connections

Remake of Billionaire Boys Club (1987)

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Soundtracks

Let's Dance
Written by David Bowie
Played during a Christmas party at Ron Levin's house.

User Reviews

Good movie but very reminiscent of other films

This movie doesn't take long to kick into gear and has a pretty fast pace. The acting is good and the music is retro pop giving you that late 80's early 90's fun disco vibe. But the movie is based on a true story and that adds to the storylines authenticity but young guys starting a investment firm and getting in over their heads is a story too commonly told. This story does however go further on the tragedy scale then other movies about broker's or investors but when you watch these films that cover this topic it's always like watching a slow train wreck and this feature is no different. I do think this movie has some entertainment value but just a little.

I give this film a fair rating which means it's something worth watching but only when you get some free time don't go cancelling any appointments this movie can wait.