The Pool Boys(also known asAmerican Summer) is a 2011 Americancomedy filmdirected byJames B. Rogers.It starsMatthew Lillard,Brett Davern,Rachelle Lefèvre,Efren RamirezandTom Arnold.
| The Pool Boys | |
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| Directed by | James B. Rogers |
| Written by | Stuart Gibbs Julie O'Hora Justin Ware |
| Produced by | Warren Zide Steve Markoff Michael Arata |
| Starring | Matthew Lillard Brett Davern Rachelle Lefèvre Efren Ramirez Tom Arnold George Takei |
| Edited by | Dennis M. Hill |
| Music by | Peter Rafelson |
| Distributed by | Seven Arts Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
Principal photography began in late April 2007, with filming taking place throughout theNew Orleans Metropolitan Area.[1]Since wrapping at the end of the following month, the film struggled to find a wide release.[2]The film was released to home media on 2011.[3]
Plot
editAfter Alex Sperling, aHarvard-bound valedictorian, loses his summer internship, he heads to Los Angeles to work for his cousin Roger. Unfortunately, Roger is not the successful businessman he has made himself out to be, having dropped out of Harvard and becoming a pool boy. After a series of mishaps force Alex and Roger to squat in the mansion of one of Roger's clients, they join forces with a local escort to start an escort business. As the business quickly grows, the boys find themselves trapped in the middle of outlandish situations.
Cast
edit- Matthew Lillardas Roger
- Brett Davernas Alex Sperling
- Rachelle Lefèvreas Laura
- Efren Ramirezas Hector
- Tom Arnoldas himself
- Robert Davias himself
- George Takeias Maitre d'
- Jay Thomasas Martin Sperling
- Rhoda Griffisas Nancy Sperling
- John Billingsleyas Prof. James Kellogg
- Michael Boatmanas Donovan Tucker
- Heather Marie Marsden as Bree
- Simona Fusco as Hedda
- Sheena Lee as Lin
- Carl Hunter as Foreman
- Rachel Rogers as Bethany
- Jennifer Walcottas Caitlin
- Pat Skipperas Frank
- Monica Leighas Trish
- Janine Habeckas Clarissa
- AJ Alexanderas The DJ
- Astrid Bryanas The Bachelorette
- George Back as Jimmy Black
- Peter Gabb as Mr. Burger
- Arkasha Golubovich as Unicorn
- Justin Ware as Random Guy
References
edit- ^Scott, Mike (May 22, 2007)."N.O. stands in for Beverly Hills in new film".Nola.NOLA Media Group.RetrievedSeptember 6,2013.
- ^Scott, Mike (December 26, 2011)."Long-delayed New Orleans-shot comedy 'Pool Boys' settles for cheap laughs".The Times-Picayune.NOLA Media Group.RetrievedSeptember 6,2013.
- ^Katz, Josh (December 7, 2011)."The Pool Boys Blu-ray".Blu-ray.RetrievedSeptember 6,2013.
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