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The Houseboy
The Houseboy

The Houseboy

When the cat's away...

Genres

Drama

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Distraught after he overhears his two 30-something lovers talking about finding a new "toy" to replace him, young Ricky looks for love through a series of random sexual encounters while house-sitting for the couple over the Christmas holidays. Meanwhile, he contemplates suicide. But when Ricky meets a compassionate new friend, he may be experiencing the sparks of real love in this compelling and sexy gay drama.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

81 mins

Rating

4.7/10

Release Date

10 November 2007

Country

United States of America

Cast

Nick May

Nick May

Ricky

Blake Young-Fountain

Blake Young-Fountain

Blake

Damián Fuentes

Damián Fuentes

Dominic

Tom Merlino

Tom Merlino

Simon

Brian Patacca

Brian Patacca

DJ

Michael Apuzzo

Michael Apuzzo

Hung2727

David Beck

David Beck

Tweaker in Tub

Trip Langley

Trip Langley

Turtle Loving Tweaker

Matthew Sandager

Matthew Sandager

Cokehead

The World Famous *BoB*

The World Famous *BoB*

Kitty Clause

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