The Boys
“A Story of Love, Life & Cigarettes”
Synopsis
When Walter is diagnosed with lung cancer, despite his squeaky clean lifestyle, he has to tell his screenwriter partner, a chain-smoker. As Walter fights cancer he tries to put his affairs in order by teaching writing to prison inmates, talking to his son and ex-wife, and getting his partner to quit smoking.
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ABC TV 1991 Promo: The Boys with John Lithgow & James Woods; STAT
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-08
Top Cast
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James Woods
Walter Farmer
John Lithgow
Artie Margulies
Joanna Gleason
Marie
Eve Gordon
Amanda
Alan Rosenberg
Psychiatrist
Rosemary Dunsmore
Helene
Albert Hall
Burt Tipton
Natalija Nogulich
Denise
Rosanna Huffman
Carolyn
John Vickery
Dr. Simon
Ebbe Roe Smith
Sokalow
George D. Wallace
Ray
Jesse Bradford
Walter Farmer, Jr.
Alma Martinez
Therapist
Carey Eidel
Customer
Christopher Curry
Policeman #1
Ron Recasner
Policeman #2
Dan Bell
Felgarez
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- William Link
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- The Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment International, Richard Levinson / William Link Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
William Link
David Shire
Steve Yaconelli
Eric A. Sears
Glenn Jordan, William Link, James G. Hirsch, Robert Papazian
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Jordan
Director
Glenn Jordan
Producer
William Link
Writer
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Lisa Smithline
Production Design
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Design
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
David Shire
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys
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What is The Boys about?
When Walter is diagnosed with lung cancer, despite his squeaky clean lifestyle, he has to tell his screenwriter partner, a chain-smoker. As Walter fights cancer he tries to put his affairs in order by teaching writing to prison inmates, talking to his son and ex-wife, and getting his partner to quit smoking.
Who directed The Boys?
The Boys was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in The Boys?
The principal cast of The Boys includes James Woods, John Lithgow, Joanna Gleason, Eve Gordon, Alan Rosenberg.
When was The Boys released and how long is it?
The Boys was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys was composed by David Shire.