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The Boys

  • TV Movie
  • 1991
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
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James Woods and John Lithgow in The Boys (1991)
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When Walter's diagnosed with lung cancer, despite his squeaky clean lifestyle, he has to tell his screenwriter partner, because that partner is a chain-smoker. As Walter fights cancer he als... Read allWhen Walter's diagnosed with lung cancer, despite his squeaky clean lifestyle, he has to tell his screenwriter partner, because that partner is a chain-smoker. As Walter fights cancer he also tries to put his affairs in order by teaching writing to prison inmates, talking to his ... Read allWhen Walter's diagnosed with lung cancer, despite his squeaky clean lifestyle, he has to tell his screenwriter partner, because that partner is a chain-smoker. As Walter fights cancer he also tries to put his affairs in order by teaching writing to prison inmates, talking to his son and ex-wife, and getting his partner to quit smoking.

  • Director
    • Glenn Jordan
  • Writer
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • John Lithgow
    • Joanna Gleason
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    154
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    • Director
      • Glenn Jordan
    • Writer
      • William Link
    • Stars
      • James Woods
      • John Lithgow
      • Joanna Gleason
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    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Walter Farmer
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Artie Margulies
    Joanna Gleason
    Joanna Gleason
    • Marie
    Eve Gordon
    Eve Gordon
    • Amanda
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Psychiatrist
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    • Helene
    Albert Hall
    Albert Hall
    • Burt Tipton
    Rosanna Huffman
    • Carolyn
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Denise
    • (as Natalia Nogulich)
    John Vickery
    John Vickery
    • Dr. Simon
    Ebbe Roe Smith
    Ebbe Roe Smith
    • Sokalow
    George D. Wallace
    George D. Wallace
    • Ray
    • (as George Wallace)
    Jesse Bradford
    Jesse Bradford
    • Walter Farmer Jr
    Alma Martinez
    Alma Martinez
    • Therapist
    • (as Alma Martínez)
    Carey Eidel
    • Customer
    Christopher Curry
    Christopher Curry
    • Policeman #1
    Ron Recasner
    • Policeman #2
    Dan Bell
    • Felgarez
    • Director
      • Glenn Jordan
    • Writer
      • William Link
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    • Trivia
      Largely inspired by the lives of writer William Link and his partner, Richard Levinson, and Levinson's death. However, the key plot point of the story didn't really happen. In real-life, Richard Levinson was the smoker.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 15, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dödspolarna
    • Production companies
      • Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment International
      • William Link Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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