The Houseboy
“When the cat's away...”
Synopsis
Distraught after he overhears his two 30-something lovers talking about finding a new "toy" to replace him, young Ricky looks for love through a series of random sexual encounters while house-sitting for the couple over the Christmas holidays. Meanwhile, he contemplates suicide. But when Ricky meets a compassionate new friend, he may be experiencing the sparks of real love in this compelling and sexy gay drama.
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Nick May
Ricky
Tom Merlino
Simon
Brian Patacca
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Damián Fuentes
Dominic
LaMar Staton
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Matthew Sandager
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Kitty Clause
Daren Dillon
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Murray Hill
Mister Santa
Cherish Monique Duke
Sophie
Iván Rodríguez
Tweaker #2
Trip Langley
Turtle Loving Tweaker
David Beck
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Schilly
- Screenplay & Story
- Spencer Schilly
- Original Score
- Kurt Gellersted
- Original Title
- The Houseboy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- TLA Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Schilly
Spencer Schilly
Kurt Gellersted
Derek Curl
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Schilly
Director
Spencer Schilly
Writer
Derek Curl
Director of Photography
Kurt Gellersted
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Houseboy
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What is The Houseboy about?
Distraught after he overhears his two 30-something lovers talking about finding a new "toy" to replace him, young Ricky looks for love through a series of random sexual encounters while house-sitting for the couple over the Christmas holidays. Meanwhile, he contemplates suicide. But when Ricky meets a compassionate new friend, he may be experiencing the sparks of real love in this compelling and sexy gay drama.
Who directed The Houseboy?
The Houseboy was directed by Spencer Schilly.
Who stars in The Houseboy?
The principal cast of The Houseboy includes Nick May, Tom Merlino, Brian Patacca, Damián Fuentes, LaMar Staton.
When was The Houseboy released and how long is it?
The Houseboy was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Houseboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Houseboy was composed by Kurt Gellersted.