The Boys (1998)

  • NR
  • 05/07/1998 (AU)
  • Drama
  • 1h 26m

Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.

Overview

Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.

Stephen Sewell

Screenplay

Rowan Woods

Director

Cast

David Wenham's headshot

David Wenham

Brett Sprague
Toni Collette's headshot

Toni Collette

Michelle
Lynette Curran's headshot

Lynette Curran

Sandra Sprague
John Polson's headshot

John Polson

Glenn Sprague
Anthony Hayes's headshot

Anthony Hayes

Stevie Sprague
Jeanette Cronin's headshot

Jeanette Cronin

Jackie
Anna Lise Phillips's headshot

Anna Lise Phillips

Nola
Pete Smith's headshot

Pete Smith

George

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