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It is 1984. Frank (Layke Anderson) is a determined teenager who runs away from high school to find an alternative lifestyle in Amsterdam. He finds a home and a job at the House of Boys, a bar-cum-brothel run by a strict Madame (Udo Kier) 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. 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 (Stephen Fry), will carry him through. House of Boys is a glamorous, colourful coming-of-age story that lifts the lid on an exciting world of sex and music, where deep passions suddenly turn into a struggle for courage.
Featuring music from
- Spandau Ballet
- Soft Cell
- Dangerous Muse
- Jimmy Somerville
- Roy Orbison
- The The
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Despite the title and cover this is more a love story than just another titilating coming of age story about the usual sex and drugs . Yes there are glamourous parts to this , homage to Cabaret, to Fame , to those Disney cartoon Snow White birds , but it is the discovery of " gay cancer" that is the real plot . Great music and top performances from Fry and Kier . I found some of the boys acting a little wooden at times and some of their accents annoying so thats why I didnt give 5 stars .
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
At long last we get to see a great gay film (from England) that is professionally acted and produced.The only complaint that I had was that it was too long. Too many songs sung during the film slowed down the story.With less it would have been a far better experience.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The film covers the full range. It has the coming out story; it has the over-sexed drugged up tear-away; it has the tender love story; it has the abused child story; it has the heartless old queen manipulating young boys; and it has a heart-wrenching story of AIDS. The story is beautifully written and the acting is superb. The participation the iconic star Stephen Fry only strengthens the fact that this is not just a film, but it is something which is there to make you think. Music by Spandau Ballet, Roy Orbison, Jimmy Sommerville and others is beautifully integrated into the story. This is a must see.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
"A Fairy Tale"
Set in the heady days of the eighties, before the onset of AIDS, this is a tale about Frank (Layke Anderson) who runs away from home with two of his friends; they head off to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tommy D
left with a host of emotions
I didn't know what to expect with this movie. We haven't had any viewings of this in the states that I am aware of. WOW. It took me back to the late 80's early 90's. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Washington
Dull
I thought this film was really dull and I can't imagine watching it again. It covered ground that has been covered a hundred times already. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Liir
Better than expected
This type of DVD is very hard to find even on specialist DVD sites. So good old Amazon! Nice one.
Published 6 months ago by racysilver
a reminder of the early struggles with AIDS
This is a movie which everyone too young to remember the eighties should see. AIDS has been almost brought under control with drugs in recent years and many people forget or never... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Hector
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