Showboy (2014)
Overview
After the unexpected death of his mother, a young football player, Julian Maxwell, finds himself struggling to support his depressed, unemployed father while fighting to keep safe the secret he once shared with his mother: He's not only gay, but performs drag shows. SHOWBOY is a film about family, loss and the exploration of freedom and sexuality in the face of affliction.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.896 |
Directed By
Samuel Leighton-Dore
Crew
Samuel Leighton-Dore
Samuel Leighton-Dore
Christine Luby
Tim Lawson
Brooke Trezise
David Pritchard-Blunt
Belinda Balding
Charlotte Seymour
Malcolm Dore
Sharyn Collins
Nils Crompton
Callan Green
James Bennati
David Opitz
Tristram Miall
Alana Hemens
Sarah Henty
Kyle Rowling
Brooke Trezise
James Bennati
Diana Burnett
Mat Evans
Shay Evans
Nils Crompton
TOP CAST
Lucas Pittaway
Julian Maxwell
Malcolm Kennard
Rob Maxwell
Richie Finger
Madame Clitora
Stephanie King
Poppy
Matt Levett
Asher
Airlie Dodds
Girl
Paul Reichstein
Door Drag 1
Ray Chong Nee
Door Drag 2
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