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Showboy(2014)
Status: Released
Date: 2014-06-04
44%
5 Votes
Time: 0h 15m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
ProductionCompanies:
Metro Screen
BNZ Productions
Movie: Showboy
Top 8 Billed Cast
Lucas Pittaway
Julian Maxwell
Malcolm Kennard
Rob Maxwell
Stephanie King
Poppy
Matt Levett
Asher
Airlie Dodds
Girl
Ray Chong Nee
Door Drag 2
Video Trailer Showboy
All 1 videos
Showboy (Short Film) - Official Trailer - Trailer
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