The Boys Club
“A crime to get in, murder to get out.”
Synopsis
Three teenage boys in small-town Southern Ontario are thrilled when Luke Cooper, a mysterious American fugitive with a gunshot wound in his leg, decides to crash their secret hideout. Luke tells them that he's a cop on the run from corrupt colleagues, and swears them to silence. As he recuperates, he becomes their buddy and confidante. By the time the boys realize Luke is not who he pretends to be, they're in way over their heads
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Chris Penn
Luke
Dominic Zamprogna
Kyle
Stuart Stone
Brad
Devon Sawa
Eric
Amy Stewart
Megan
Nicholas Campbell
Kyle's Dad
Jarred Blancard
Jake
Max Piersig
Simon
Julian Richings
Officer Cole
Heidi von Palleske
Eric's Mother
Bif Naked
Liquor Store Manager
Alana Shields
Brad's Mom
Sean Dick
Bobby
Peter Van Wart
Eric's Father
Brock Curley
Liquor Store Cashier
Jordan-Patrick Marcantonio
Calwyn Shurgold
Boy Playing Monkey in the Middle
Michael Anthony Williams
Bill
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Cannes)
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 10, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Fawcett
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Wellington
- Original Score
- Michael Timmins, Jeff Bird
- Original Title
- The Boys Club
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Alliance Films, O'B & D Films Production Company, Le Monde Entertainment, Ontario Film Development Corporation, St. Nick Productions, Téléfilm Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Fawcett
Peter Wellington, Doug Smith
Michael Timmins, Jeff Bird
Thom Best
Susan Maggi
Greg Dummett, Lael McCall, Tim O'Brien, John Fremes
Department Leadership Roster
John Fawcett
Director
Peter Wellington
Screenplay
Greg Dummett
Producer
Tim O'Brien
Producer
Thom Best
Director of Photography
Susan Maggi
Editor
Taavo Soodor
Production Design
Aline Gilmore
Costume Design
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 The Boys Club
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boys Club about?
Three teenage boys in small-town Southern Ontario are thrilled when Luke Cooper, a mysterious American fugitive with a gunshot wound in his leg, decides to crash their secret hideout. Luke tells them that he's a cop on the run from corrupt colleagues, and swears them to silence. As he recuperates, he becomes their buddy and confidante. By the time the boys realize Luke is not who he pretends to be, they're in way over their heads
Who directed The Boys Club?
The Boys Club was directed by John Fawcett.
Who stars in The Boys Club?
The principal cast of The Boys Club includes Chris Penn, Dominic Zamprogna, Stuart Stone, Devon Sawa, Amy Stewart.
When was The Boys Club released and how long is it?
The Boys Club was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys Club?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys Club was composed by Michael Timmins, Jeff Bird.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys Club?
The Boys Club holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).