The Boys Movie Review 1998

After his release from prison on an assault charge, psychopathic Brett (Wenham), heads to the home of his mother Sandra (Curran) and younger brother Stevie (Hayes). His other brother Glenn (Polson) is now married to Jackie (Cronin) who wants him to stay out of trouble. Also greeting Brett is girlfriend Michelle (Collette) but the volatile duo are soon arguing furiously. As Brett gets drunker and more stoned, he also becomes more enraged, leading to a brutal crime. Chilling story with powerful performances; adapted from the 1991 play by Gordon Graham.

Distribution

A-PIX Entertainment Inc., 200 Madison Ave., 24th Fl., New York, NY 10016, Phone: (206)284-4700, Fax: (206)286-4433

Available on VHS
Running time 84 minutes.
Originally from Australian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adapted from a Play, Family Ties, Psychotics/Sociopaths, A Day in the Life. . ., Down Under

Screenplay

Stephen Sewell

Cast

David Wenham, Toni Collette, John Polson, Lynette Curran, Anthony Hayes, Jeanette Cronin, Anna Lise, Pete Smith

Cinematography

Tristan Milani

Director

Rowan Woods

Producer

Robert Connolly, John Maynard, Douglas Cummins, Arena Films

Awards

Australian Film Inst. 1998: Adapt. Screenplay, Director (Woods), Support. Actor (Polson), Support. Actress (Collette).