House of Boys
“Make Love Your Goal”
Synopsis
It is 1984. Frank is a determined English teenager who runs away from high school to find an alternative gay lifestyle in Amsterdam. He finds a home and a job at the "House of Boys", a bar-cum-brothel run by a strict Madame who has an eye for what his punters crave. Frank works his way up from barman to on-stage dancer and falls in love with some of his housemates, Jake. The first intimations of what is described as 'the gay cancer', casts a long shadow over Frank's tight-knit group of friends. Yet despite the troubles that cloud the hopes and dreams of young Frank, his perseverance, along with support from a willing doctor, will carry him through.
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Layke Anderson
Frank
Benn Northover
Jake
Udo Kier
Madame
Stephen Fry
Dr. Marsh
Steven Webb
Angelo
Chris McHallem
Frank's Father
Vicky Krieps
Flower Shop Girl
Harry Ferrier
Karl
Michael Kühl
Christopher
Gintarė Parulytė
Rita
Sascha Ley
Frank's Mother
Natalie Slevin
Amanda
Emma Griffiths Malin
Carol
Elias McConnell
Young Hippy Boy
Paul Rockenbrod
Paul
Eleanor David
Emma
Luke Wilkins
Dean
William Cohn
Johan
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Schlim
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Schlim
- Original Score
- Gast Waltzing
- Original Title
- House of Boys
- Country of Origin
- Luxembourg, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Letzeburgesch, German, French, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Delux Productions, Elsani Film, Moonstone Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Schlim
Jean-Claude Schlim
Gast Waltzing
Carlo Thiel
Katharina Schmidt
Jimmy de Brabant, Bob Bellion, Jean-Claude Schlim
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Schlim
Director
Jean-Claude Schlim
Writer
Christina Schaffer
Production Design
Clara Velle
Costume Design
Gast Waltzing
Original Music Composer
Jimmy de Brabant
Producer
Bob Bellion
Producer
Carlo Thiel
Director of Photography
Caroline de Vivaise
Costume Design
Françoise Meyer
Costume Design
Katharina Schmidt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for House of Boys.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of Boys about?
It is 1984. Frank is a determined English teenager who runs away from high school to find an alternative gay lifestyle in Amsterdam. He finds a home and a job at the "House of Boys", a bar-cum-brothel run by a strict Madame who has an eye for what his punters crave. Frank works his way up from barman to on-stage dancer and falls in love with some of his housemates, Jake. The first intimations of what is described as 'the gay cancer', casts a long shadow over Frank's tight-knit group of friends. Yet despite the troubles that cloud the hopes and dreams of young Frank, his perseverance, along with support from a willing doctor, will carry him through.
Who directed House of Boys?
House of Boys was directed by Jean-Claude Schlim.
Who stars in House of Boys?
The principal cast of House of Boys includes Layke Anderson, Benn Northover, Udo Kier, Stephen Fry, Steven Webb.
When was House of Boys released and how long is it?
House of Boys was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for House of Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of Boys was composed by Gast Waltzing.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House of Boys?
House of Boys holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).