House of Boys(2009)
“Make Love Your Goal”
Overview
It is 1984. Frank is a determined English teenager who runs away from high school to find an alternative gay lifestyle in Amsterdam. He finds a home and a job at the "House of Boys", a bar-cum-brothel run by a strict Madame who has an eye for what his punters crave. Frank works his way up from barman to on-stage dancer and falls in love with some of his housemates, Jake. The first intimations of what is described as 'the gay cancer', casts a long shadow over Frank's tight-knit group of friends. Yet despite the troubles that cloud the hopes and dreams of young Frank, his perseverance, along with support from a willing doctor, will carry him through.
Director
Jean-Claude Schlim
Studio
Delux Productions
Budget
$3M
Cast
Layke Anderson
as Frank
Benn Northover
as Jake
Udo Kier
as Madame
Stephen Fry
as Dr. Marsh
Steven Webb
as Angelo
Chris McHallem
as Frank's Father
Vicky Krieps
as Flower Shop Girl
Harry Ferrier
as Karl
Michael Kühl
as Christopher
Gintarė Parulytė
as Rita
Sascha Ley
as Frank's Mother
Natalie Slevin
as Amanda
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
Letzeburgesch
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
Delux Productions • Elsani Film • Moonstone Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch House of Boys?▼
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What is House of Boys about?▼
It is 1984. Frank is a determined English teenager who runs away from high school to find an alternative gay lifestyle in Amsterdam. He finds a home and a job at the "House of Boys", a bar-cum-brothel run by a strict Madame who has an eye for what his punters crave. Frank works his way up from barman to on-stage dancer and falls in love with some of his housemates, Jake. The first intimations of what is described as 'the gay cancer', casts a long shadow over Frank's tight-knit group of friends. Yet despite the troubles that cloud the hopes and dreams of young Frank, his perseverance, along with support from a willing doctor, will carry him through.
Who directed House of Boys?▼
House of Boys was directed by Jean-Claude Schlim and released in 2009. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is House of Boys?▼
House of Boys has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in House of Boys?▼
The cast of House of Boys includes Layke Anderson as Frank, Benn Northover as Jake, Udo Kier as Madame, Stephen Fry as Dr. Marsh, Steven Webb as Angelo and more.
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