The Boys (1999) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
This Australian drama, following events during the 24 hours prior to a horrible (but unseen) crime, is adapted from the award-winning 1991 Gordon Graham play, which was inspired by the real-life rape-murder of a nurse in Sydney, Australia. After serving time for an assault on a liquor-store owner, troubled Brett Sprague (David Wenham, repeating the role he created onstage) is released from prison and returns home to his brothers, mother, and girlfriend. As Brett begins to drink his way through the day, his anger and suspicions turn into a psychopathic rage. Shown at the 1998 Berlin Film Festival. - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
10/15/1999
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for violence, pervasive language, some sexuality and drug use..
Run Time:
84 min.
Distributor(s):
Stratosphere Ent.
Production Co.:
Arena Films, Australian Film Commission, Axiom Films, Premium Movie Partnership, SBS Australia, Screen Partners London
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Action
Tone:
Disturbing, Forceful, Intimate, Moody, Tense
Keywords:
brother, doctor/nurse, girlfriend, mother, murder, prison, psychopath, rage, rampage, rape, release
Country of Origin:
USA (10-15-1999)
Language:
English
Status:
