House of Boys (2009)
Make Love Your Goal
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.
Cast
- Layke Anderson - Frank
- Benn Northover - Jake
- Udo Kier - Madame
- Stephen Fry - Dr. Marsh
- Steven Webb - Angelo
- Chris McHallem - Frank's Father
- Vicky Krieps - Flower Shop Girl
- Harry Ferrier - Karl
- Michael Kühl - Christopher
- Gintare Parulyte - Rita
Screenplay
Themes
LGBTQ+ Stories, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
aids, love at first sight, amsterdam, netherlands, brothel, cabaret, bully, male homosexuality, lgbt, brothel madam, 1980s, rent boy, rent boys, gay theme, hiv/aids epidemic, homosexual
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in House of Boys?
- House of Boys stars Layke Anderson, Benn Northover, Udo Kier, Stephen Fry, Steven Webb, Chris McHallem.
- How long is House of Boys?
- House of Boys has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is House of Boys?
- House of Boys is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of House of Boys?
- House of Boys had a budget of $3M.
- Where was House of Boys produced?
- House of Boys was produced in Luxembourg, Germany.
- What are the themes of House of Boys?
- The themes of House of Boys include: LGBTQ+ Stories, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.