The War Boys
“The heart knows no borders.”
Synopsis
Home from his freshman year of college, David is reunited with his childhood buddies Greg and George - the War Boys are together again. They used to sit in their pick up truck on the US-Mexican border waiting to chase illegal immigrants across the wasteland– just for fun. Now the boys hijack a semi hoping to sell what they think are black market televisions and make a quick buck.
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The War Boys - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York International Latino Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce McLeod, Naomi Wallace
- Original Title
- The War Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Group Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Daniels
Bruce McLeod, Naomi Wallace
Horacio Marquínez
David Leonard
Jeff Sine, Carly Hugo, Matthew Parker, Gill Holland, John N. Hart
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Daniels
Director
Bruce McLeod
Writer
Naomi Wallace
Writer
David Leonard
Editor
Naython Vane
Production Design
Horacio Marquínez
Director of Photography
Carly Hugo
Producer
Matthew Parker
Producer
Gill Holland
Producer
John N. Hart
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The War Boys
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What is The War Boys about?
Home from his freshman year of college, David is reunited with his childhood buddies Greg and George - the War Boys are together again. They used to sit in their pick up truck on the US-Mexican border waiting to chase illegal immigrants across the wasteland– just for fun. Now the boys hijack a semi hoping to sell what they think are black market televisions and make a quick buck.
Who directed The War Boys?
The War Boys was directed by Ron Daniels.
Who stars in The War Boys?
The principal cast of The War Boys includes Benjamin Walker, Peter Gallagher, Brian J. Smith, Victor Rasuk, Greg Serano.
When was The War Boys released and how long is it?
The War Boys was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War Boys?
The War Boys holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).