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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")
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes11
DirectorSimon Chung, Pierre Yves Clouin, Luc Feit, David Kittredge, Dean Slotar, Sam Zalutsky
WritersSimon Chung, Pierre Yves Clouin, Luc Feit, David Kittredge, Dean Slotar, Sam Zalutsky
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.2 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsBoys Briefs
About Boys Briefs
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.
Directed by Simon Chung, Pierre Yves Clouin, Luc Feit, David Kittredge, Dean Slotar, Sam Zalutsky, Boys Briefs leans on a strong ensemble — Gary Cohen, Victor Garber, Mateo Gómez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1999.
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