The Boys (1998 film)

The Boys is a 1998 Australian drama film directed by Rowan Woods. The screenplay by Stephen Sewell is based on the play by Gordon Graham, first performed by Griffin Theatre Company directed by Alex Galeazzi.

The Boys is Rowan Woods directorial debut, and actor Peter Hehirs last film before he retired from acting. Woods aimed to achieve a combination of documentarystyle naturalism with the edge of a thriller. Woods also said that the first time he read the play, he felt it was an Australian story that had to be told. ... This is the inside story of a family in crisis, of three boys on the day before a nasty crime takes place, of which they are accused.The producer of the film, Robert Connolloy had also produced the play. He met Rowan Woods at film school, and they both suggested to John Maynard they make the movie. The script was adapted by playwright Stephen Sewll. ........

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