The Pool Boys

2009 1h 24m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 93

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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A pool boy and a gardener turn an empty mansion into a home for women who belong to the world's oldest profession.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Matthew Lillard
Roger Sperling
Brett Davern
Alex Sperling
Rachelle Lefevre
Laura
Jennifer Walcott
Caitlin Stenson
Simona Fusco
Hedda
Rhoda Griffis
Nancy Sperling
Darla Haun
Mrs. Ashmore
Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: J.B. Rogers
Writers: Justin Ware, Julie O'Hora
Languages: English, Portuguese
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Portuguese.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by J.B. Rogers, shot by Tom Priestley Jr.. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Peter Rafelson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dennis M. Hill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Matthew Lillard and Brett Davern and Rachelle Lefevre carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0807028 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

J.B. Rogers directs. Tom Priestley Jr. behind the camera. Peter Rafelson scores. Dennis M. Hill cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Portuguese.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Portuguese.
4Directed by J.B. Rogers, shot by Tom Priestley Jr.. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Peter Rafelson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Dennis M. Hill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Matthew Lillard and Brett Davern and Rachelle Lefevre carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0807028 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 93 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 11 themes, including "prostitute", "brothel", "deception", "swimming pool".