Dream Boy
Synopsis
The story of Nathan, a young teenager who tries to flourish in a romantic relationship with neighbour Roy. The two young men will have to face the brutal reality of the rural south of the United States in the late 1970s.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bolton
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bolton
- Original Title
- Dream Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bolton
James Bolton
Sarah Levy
Annette Davey
Herb Hamsher, James Garbus, James Bolton, Robert Kroupa
Department Leadership Roster
Annette Davey
Editor
Herb Hamsher
Producer
James Bolton
Director
James Bolton
Writer
James Bolton
Producer
Sarah Levy
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dream Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dream Boy about?
The story of Nathan, a young teenager who tries to flourish in a romantic relationship with neighbour Roy. The two young men will have to face the brutal reality of the rural south of the United States in the late 1970s.
Who directed Dream Boy?
Dream Boy was directed by James Bolton.
Who stars in Dream Boy?
The principal cast of Dream Boy includes Stephan Bender, Thomas Jay Ryan, Diana Scarwid, Tom Gilroy, Maximillian Roeg.
When was Dream Boy released and how long is it?
Dream Boy was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.