Boys Briefs
"Award-winning short films about gay first love..."
Originally released in 1999. Boys Briefs is a drama/romance film. directed by Simon Chung. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gary Cohen, Victor Garber, and Mateo Gómez
Synopsis
Reunion of six short films having homosexuality as theme: "The Absolution of Anthony", by Dean Slotar, depicting a 16-year-old boy living with a Catholic grandfather in Bronx; "Smear", by Sam Zalutsky, telling the story of a boy who is in love with a straight friend; "Front Room", by Pierre Yves Clouin, an experimental short showing a gay physical relationship; "Fairy Tale", by David Kittredge, when a man decides to introduce his boyfriend to his homophobic family; "Ferkel" or "Piglets", by Luc Feit, showing an old lady who tries to ruin a sexual encounter; and "Stanley Beloved", by Simon Chung, telling the story of a boy who, before going to study abroad, decides to spend a summer day with his best friend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Top Cast
Gary Cohen
as Joe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Victor Garber
as Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Mateo Gómez
as Radio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice)
Diego Lopez
as Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Sam McConnell
as Telephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Joe Policek
as Cute Boy 1 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Joe Quintero
as Anthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Picture This! Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boys Briefs about?
Reunion of six short films having homosexuality as theme: "The Absolution of Anthony", by Dean Slotar, depicting a 16-year-old boy living with a Catholic grandfather in Bronx; "Smear", by Sam Zalut...
Who directed Boys Briefs?
Boys Briefs was directed by Simon Chung.
How long is Boys Briefs?
Boys Briefs has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Boys Briefs released?
Boys Briefs was released on December 12, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boys Briefs?
The main cast of Boys Briefs includes Gary Cohen, Victor Garber, Mateo Gómez, Diego Lopez, Sam McConnell.