Based on the novel "Dream Boy" by Jim Grimsley, this film chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.
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Awards:
- 2 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Stephan Bender | ... |
Nathan Davies
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| Thomas Jay Ryan | ... |
Harland Davies
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| Diana Scarwid | ... |
Vivian Davies
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| Tom Gilroy | ... |
Preacher John
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| Maximillian Roeg | ... |
Roy
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| Randy Wayne | ... |
Burke
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| Owen Beckman | ... |
Randy
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| Rooney Mara | ... |
Evelyn
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| Rickie Lee Jones | ... |
Roy's Mother
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Nick Ericson | ... |
Brother Will
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Michele Adams | ... |
Mother of Three Kids (uncredited)
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Robin Blanchard | ... |
Cafeteria Worker (uncredited)
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Sean M. Blanchard | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Tony Lawson | ... |
Teacher (uncredited)
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Jaci LeJeune | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Elizabeth Lynch | ... |
Church Goer (uncredited)
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Bridget Nichols | ... |
Cafeteria Worker (uncredited)
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Emily Nichols | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Seth Nichols | ... |
Boy in Church (uncredited)
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Zach Nichols | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Cindy Williamson | ... |
Mrs. Niece (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James Bolton | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| James Bolton | ... | (written by) |
| Jim Grimsley | ... | (based on the novel by) |
Produced by
| James Bolton | ... | producer (produced by) |
| William Dosé | ... | associate producer |
| James Garbus | ... | executive producer |
| Herb Hamsher | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Robert Kroupa | ... | executive producer |
| Terry Leonard | ... | co-producer |
| Katie Mustard | ... | co-producer / line producer |
Music by
| Richard Buckner | ... | (original music by) |
Cinematography by
| Sarah Levy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Annette Davey | ... | (edited by) |
| Chris Houghton | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Saul Escobedo | ... | color timer |
| Paul Lavoie | ... | color correction |
| Gunnar McGrew | ... | assistant editor |
| Kristen Trattner | ... | digital intermediate color corrector |
| Chris Weber | ... | negative cutter |
| Gary Weber | ... | negative cutter |
| Frank Pass | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ... | (casting by) |
| Natasha Cuba | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| James A. Gelarden | ... | (production design by) |
Set Decoration by
| Luci Leary | ... | (as Lucy Leary) |
Costume Design by
| Ann Walters | ||
Makeup Department
| Samantha M. Capps | ... | key make-up (as Samantha Capps) |
| Kent Richard | ... | key hair |
| Marcos Gonzales | ... | assistant hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Kathy Chambless Oliver | ... | unit production manager (as Kathy Chambless) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sean Lunski | ... | second assistant director |
| Patrick McMahill | ... | second second assistant director |
| Caroline O'Brien | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Hunter Carter | ... | art production assistant |
| Andrew Klaus | ... | art production assistant (as Andy Klaus) |
| Daniel Lachman | ... | art production assistant |
| Noel Rideout | ... | art department swing |
| Rob Sawyer | ... | property master |
| Stephen Turner | ... | set dresser |
| Taylor Vineyard | ... | art production assistant / storyboard artist |
| Andrew Klaus | ... | picture car coordinator (uncredited) |
| Ty Landry | ... | swing (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Tom Efinger | ... | sound mixer |
| Gonzalo Espinoza | ... | adr engineer: Los Angeles |
| Michael Frohberg | ... | boom operator |
| Eric Gitelson | ... | adr engineer: New York |
| Erik H. Magnus | ... | production sound mixer (as Erik Magnus) |
| John Northcraft | ... | sound designer |
| John Marshall Smith | ... | score mixer |
| Eric Vierhaus | ... | dolby sound consultant |
| Steven Huerstel | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Neal Bryant | ... | loader (as C. Neal Bryant) |
| Buddy Carr | ... | dolly grip |
| Andy Clapp | ... | gaffer |
| Chad Corey | ... | still photographer |
| David Harmon | ... | additional electric (as Dave Harmon) |
| Penelope Helmer | ... | second assistant camera (as Penny Helmer) |
| D.H. Jacobs | ... | additional electric (as Dan Jacobs) |
| Nick Leon | ... | key grip |
| Ian Lynch | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jonathan Meyer | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jerome Miller Jr. | ... | additional electric (as Jerome Miller) |
| Joseph Paolucci Jr. | ... | best boy electric (as Joe Paolucci) |
| Luke Smalley | ... | still photographer |
| Katie Stafford | ... | grip |
| Don Wegner | ... | best boy grip |
| Robb W. Gunderson | ... | additional first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Joanne Bloom | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ashley Martin | ... | on-set costumer |
Location Management
| Win Riley | ... | location scout |
| Michael Edward Smith | ... | location manager (as Michael Smith) |
Music Department
| James Bolton | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kathleen Messmer | ... | script supervisor |
| Sam Reinis | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| David Genthner | ... | driver (as David 'Doc' Genthner) |
| Marcus Kelley | ... | transportation captain |
| Ty Landry | ... | driver |
| Shawn Ramagos | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Camille Autin | ... | office intern |
| Courtney Belue | ... | office intern |
| Derek Bourque | ... | production accountant |
| Chris Browne | ... | craft service manager |
| Michael Davie | ... | set production assistant |
| Robert M. Donaldson | ... | craft service manager (as Robert Donaldson) |
| Bennett Fidlow | ... | additional legal services |
| Joseph R. Gagliano Jr. | ... | legal services |
| Jessica Nicole Higgins | ... | office intern (as Jessica Higgins) |
| Sharon Holeman | ... | set production assistant |
| Allison Hughes | ... | office intern |
| Margeaux C. Johnson | ... | office intern |
| Jonathan Leong | ... | title design |
| Kevin Lorio | ... | set production assistant |
| Richard Lormand | ... | press: international |
| Netosha Macdonald | ... | office intern |
| R. James Mann | ... | set production assistant (as Russell James Mann) |
| Kevin Meier | ... | set production assistant |
| Angela Mitchell | ... | set production assistant |
| Christopher Negron | ... | assistant to director |
| Justin Nicholson | ... | LSU intern coordinator |
| Laura Rosaly | ... | production coordinator (as Laura J. Rosaly) |
| Claire Schexnayder | ... | set production assistant |
| Robert L. Seigel | ... | legal assistant |
| Chris Shaffer | ... | office intern: Los Angeles |
| Thomas Stevens | ... | office intern |
| Ty Sylve | ... | office intern |
| Nick Trivundza | ... | end credits |
| Edgar Velez | ... | assistant to producers |
Thanks
| John David Allen | ... | special thanks |
| Ruben Bansie | ... | special thanks (as Ruben Bansie-Snellman) |
| Adam Baran | ... | special thanks |
| Terry Harmonica Bean | ... | special thanks (as Terry Bean) |
| Christopher S. Bender | ... | special thanks (as Chris Bender) |
| Melissa Bylsma | ... | special thanks |
| Anne Clements | ... | special thanks |
| Tom DeSanto | ... | special thanks |
| Corey Michael Eubanks | ... | special thanks |
| Pepper Fajans | ... | special thanks |
| Patty Griffin | ... | special thanks |
| Ric Halpern | ... | special thanks |
| Amy Hobby | ... | special thanks |
| Gill Holland | ... | special thanks |
| Judy Irola | ... | special thanks |
| David Kitchens | ... | special thanks |
| Mari Kornhauser | ... | special thanks (as Professor Mari Kornhauser) |
| Allan Mindel | ... | special thanks |
| John Cameron Mitchell | ... | special thanks |
| Craig Ross | ... | special thanks |
| Nicholas Schenck | ... | special thanks |
| Heidi Snellman | ... | special thanks |
| Jesse Sykes | ... | special thanks |
| Todd Verow | ... | special thanks |
| Victoria Williams | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Garbus Kroupa Entertainment
- Mettray Reformatory Pictures (in association with)
- Tetrahedron Productions (in association with)
- Dream Boy The Movie (copyright holder)
Distributors
- Here Films (2010) (United States) (theatrical)
- Regent Releasing (2010) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinemien (2008) (Germany)
- Entertainment One (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Film1 Sundance Channel (2012) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Film1 Sundance Channel (2014) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Peccadillo Pictures (2009) (United Kingdom)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- 5050 Motion (end credits)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Cowans, DeBates, Abrahams & Sheppard (production legal services)
- Dig-It Audio (post-production sound services)
- Dream Boy Holdings (copyright holder)
- England Insurance Brokerage (insurance services)
- FotoKem (video dailies)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
- Juniper Post (additional adr)
- Orwo Studios (location)
- Panavision (cameras and lenses)
- PayReel (payroll)
- Richard Lormand World Cinema Publicity (publicity: international)
- Tai Audio (walkies provided by)
Storyline
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Shy and withdrawn, Nathan (played by Stephan Bender) is new to his school, unusually smart (a grade ahead) and the silent tension at home nearly unbearable. Mom, Dad, and Nathan have moved constantly, town after town, landing, inexplicably, in god-fearing "St. Francisville, Louisiana". Roy (played by the multi-talented Max Roeg), a year older than Nathan, confident and hard-working, drives the bus to their school while a friendship blooms between them into a relationship that is fraught with confusion and yearning. But secrets pick at the relationship, the unspoken rules of their angst-driven interactions unravel as Nathan's world again comes crashing inwards. Tension crescendos as shame and terror, stress and disaster all compete to immobilize and destroy both of their worlds. Written by Christopher Panoply |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,200,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,243, 28 Mar 2010 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Rooney Mara's feature film debut (portrays Evelyn). See more » |
| Goofs | The story is set in the 1970s, but the car shown in the opening scenes is a Buick Roadmaster station wagon, which was produced from 1991 to 1996. Also, the refrigerator shown is a modern model, not one from the 70s. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Moment See more » |
| Quotes |
Roy:
Touch me. See more » |