Sugar
“Everyone has a fix.”
Synopsis
Cliff receives an unusual 18th birthday gift from his younger sister — marijuana, alcohol, a subway token and the mission to lose his virginity. This results in Cliff meeting a young street hustler named Butch. At first, as Butch introduces Cliff to gay street life in Toronto, Cliff is excited by his new relationship. But as the two grow closer, he finds that Butch has problems, including drug addiction, that are cause for serious concern.
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Sugar, 2004. Película gay. Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-15
Top Cast
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Brendan Fehr
Butch
Andre Noble
Cliff
Haylee Wanstall
Cookie
Maury Chaykin
Stanley
Michael Riley
The Man
Marnie McPhail
Madge
Sarah Polley
Pregnant Girl
Dorothy Gordon
Ancient Waitress
Jeffrey Parazzo
Flex
Alastair Moir
Lil' Bro
Michael Barry
Shayne
Balázs Koós
Shade
Nina Arsenault
Nina
Tulsi Balram
Alina
David MacLean
Andrea
Alexander Chapman
Natasha
Misakiu
Rocio
Amanda Taylor
Mandy Goodhandy
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$376K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Palmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Klinck, Jaie Laplante, Bruce LaBruce, John Palmer
- Original Score
- Ravi Persaud
- Original Title
- Sugar
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $376K
- Production Studios
- thinkfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Palmer
Todd Klinck, Jaie Laplante, Bruce LaBruce, John Palmer
Ravi Persaud
John Westheuser
Robert Kennedy
John Buchan, Damion Nurse, Jennifer Jonas
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Klinck
Writer
Jaie Laplante
Writer
Ravi Persaud
Original Music Composer
John Buchan
Producer
Damion Nurse
Producer
John Palmer
Writer
John Palmer
Director
John Westheuser
Director of Photography
Robert Kennedy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sugar about?
Cliff receives an unusual 18th birthday gift from his younger sister — marijuana, alcohol, a subway token and the mission to lose his virginity. This results in Cliff meeting a young street hustler named Butch. At first, as Butch introduces Cliff to gay street life in Toronto, Cliff is excited by his new relationship. But as the two grow closer, he finds that Butch has problems, including drug addiction, that are cause for serious concern.
Who directed Sugar?
Sugar was directed by John Palmer.
Who stars in Sugar?
The principal cast of Sugar includes Brendan Fehr, Andre Noble, Haylee Wanstall, Maury Chaykin, Michael Riley.
When was Sugar released and how long is it?
Sugar was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Sugar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sugar was composed by Ravi Persaud.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sugar?
Sugar holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).