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Poster Boy

IMDb ID: tt0297389 · Year: 2004 · Rating: 6.0 (1,455 votes)

Genres: Drama

With the help of a hot, slightly older new acquaintence (Noseworthy), the closeted son (Newton) of a conservative U.S. Senator (Lerner) puts a shocking spin on his dad's re-election campaign.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesAustralia: Poster Boy
Brazil: Poster Boy
Canada: Poster Boy (English)
United Kingdom: Poster Boy
Ireland: Poster Boy (English)
India: Poster Boy (English)
India: Poster Boy (Hindi)
Mexico: Poster Boy
New Zealand: Poster Boy (English)
United States: Poster Boy
South Africa: Poster Boy (English)
United States: Exposed (Working Title)
United States: Poster Child (Working Title)
United States: Shallow End (Working Title)
Russia: Парень с обложки
Exposed
Content RatingRRelease Date2004-05-08Runtime98 minutesMetascore36IMDb Popularity0User Reviews26Critic Reviews14Countries / RegionsUnited StatesLanguagesEnglishKeywordsgay
male protagonist
virgin
prostitute
character says thank you
Filming LocationsManhattan, New York City, New York, USAProduction CompaniesShallow Pictures LLCOfficial SitesOfficial site - http://www.posterboy-themovie.com/IMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0297389/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/02/tt0297389.jpgUpdated At2025-05-01T16:33:51

Stars

Jack Noseworthy
Valerie Geffner
Matt Newton
Austin Lysy
Tighe Swanson
Lorri Bagley
Neal Huff
Ian Reed Kesler
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Karen Allen

Directors

Zak Tucker

Writers

Ryan Shiraki
Lecia Rosenthal
Joshua Davis

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Jack Noseworthy | Character: Anthony
Actor: Valerie Geffner | Character: Izzy
Actor: Matt Newton | Character: Henry Kray
Actor: Austin Lysy | Character: Parker
Actor: Tighe Swanson | Character: Sam
Actor: Lorri Bagley | Character: Dierdre
Actor: Neal Huff | Character: Marcus
Actor: Ian Reed Kesler | Character: Skip Franklin
Actor: Ebon Moss-Bachrach | Character: Charlie
Actor: Karen Allen | Character: Eunice Kray
Actor: Michael Lerner | Character: Jack Kray
Actor: Anna Thomson | Character: Emma
Actor: Spiro Malas | Character: Mr Phoenix
Actor: Kristen Schaal | Character: Bookstore Lady #14
Actor: Tibor Feldman | Character: Therapist
Actor: Sheff Stevens | Character: Jack Brower
Actor: Annie Meisels | Character: College Woman #1
Actor: Semeli Economou | Character: Alice - College Woman #2
Actor: Anjua Warfield-Maximo | Character: Terry
Actor: Daniella Rich | Character: Patti
Actor: Khaz Benyahmeen | Character: Glen
Actor: Michelle Hurst | Character: Professor Silver
Actor: André Vippolis | Character: Jonas
Actor: Mandy Kaplan | Character: Sally-Rae
Actor: Monique Gabriela Curnen | Character: Female Reporter
Actor: Anthony Ruivivar | Character: Daniel
Actor: Dan Moran | Character: Kray's Bodyguard
Actor: Frank Bonsangue | Character: Driver
Actor: Lisa Engellis | Character: Naked Partygoer
Actor: Kelly Nyks | Character: Vince
Actor: Lee Andrew Page | Character: Audience Member

[Directors Group]
Name: Zak Tucker | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Ryan Shiraki | Role: Writer
Name: Lecia Rosenthal | Role: Writer
Name: Joshua Davis | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Stanley F. Buchthal | Role: Producer
Name: Jeffrey H. Campagna | Role: Producer
Name: Rebecca Chaiklin | Role: Producer
Name: Dolly Hall | Role: Producer
Name: Caroline Jaczko | Role: Producer
Name: Robyn Knoll | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Mark Garcia | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Wolfgang Held | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Pamela Scott Arnold | Role: Editor
Name: Trevor Ristow | Role: Editor
Name: Zak Tucker | Role: Editor

[Casting Group]
Name: Kerry Barden | Role: Casting Director
Name: Billy Hopkins | Role: Casting Director
Name: Suzanne Smith Crowley | Role: Casting Director

[Production Design Group]
Name: Doug Hall | Role: Production Designer

[Costume Design Group]
Name: Doug Hall | Role: Costume Designer

[Production Management]
Name: Patricia Ibanez | Role: Production Manager

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Tobias Core | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Patrick Floyd | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Julie W. Noll | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Art Department]
Name: Jeremy Rosenstein | Role: Art Department

[Sound Department]
Name: Kevin Bowe | Role: Sound Department
Name: Eric Offin | Role: Sound Department
Name: Tom Paul | Role: Sound Department
Name: Anne Pope | Role: Sound Department
Name: Brion Regan | Role: Sound Department
Name: Jose Torres | Role: Sound Department

[Stunts]
Name: Roy Farfel | Role: Stunts

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: William Rexer | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[Editorial Department]
Name: Jim Finn | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Aaron Sheddrick | Role: Editorial Department

[Location Management]
Name: Paul McGuire | Role: Location Management

[Music Department]
Name: Jim Black | Role: Music Department

[Production Department]
Name: R.P.M. Cobden | Role: Production Department
Name: Christopher Johnston | Role: Production Department
Name: Christian Vendetti | Role: Production Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Helene Nielsen Beal | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Michael Dowling | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Peter Hutchison | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Anthony Nicholich | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Matt Woo | Role: Additional Crew

Trailers

Poster Boy | Type: Trailer | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1873740057/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi1873740057/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1563997677005.mp4?Expires=1788276793&Signature=SVZ8DQhv-jOhcmuj4ttlQbKV7OQBRj~Wj9p2AzTn4d1r5JLDAVUNa~TXt86csjAcwEWcwZhHZYBQSw3~jxfeUagTuYXYwQysCSYq4KfwDoQMx-NSBCgGOCGGZK50gfrU-3TRnvM9TaihdPY~~QgoFOhElKg-zYgk8icNHyehIrufhM5qyzYei6acs9s1EcimFZtrVKmgVSjefE8AqJfNuXlcsxCtsFRzuYSdDElf5gnOxtJReE-q5YmrJw9XAPmk-2Bv0Tb4jol9uocinIngcCZGalUyX7Q6d2MJOBmTr9asD3IbyMzYy7ZCm4bMISb56dwT-NhgaoosJs-okijzdw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA

Release Schedule

United States: May 8, 2004 (Tribeca Film Festival)
Switzerland: August 12, 2004 (Locarno Film Festival)
United States: October 19, 2004 (Chicago International Film Festival)
United States: October 21, 2004 (Reel Affirmations International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
United States: November 5, 2004 (Santa Barbara Lesbian and Gay Film Festival)
United States: November 14, 2004 (Atlanta Out On Film Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Spain: July 12, 2005 (Mostra Internacional de Cinema Gay i Lèsbic de Barcelona)
United States: August 11, 2006 (limited)
United States: September 26, 2006 (Kansas City Gay and Lesbian Festival)
United States: October 9, 2006 (Portland Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
United States: October 15, 2006 (Rochester ImageOut Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival)
France: July 11, 2007 (DVD premiere)
Australia: September 26, 2007 (DVD premiere)

Awards

Nominee | 2004 | Locarno Film Festival | Golden Leopard | Zak Tucker, Poster Boy
Winner | 2004 | L.A. Outfest | Grand Jury Award | Outstanding Screenwriting | Ryan Shiraki, Lecia Rosenthal, Poster Boy
Nominee | 2004 | Tribeca Film Festival | Jury Award | Best Narrative Feature | Zak Tucker, Poster Boy

Box Office

Domestic: USD 62062
Period: Oct 20 – 22, 2006 | Rank: 105 | Weeks in release: 11 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 61408 | Interval gross: USD 1246 | Per theater average: USD 1246
Period: Oct 6 – 8, 2006 | Rank: 121 | Weeks in release: 9 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 58963 | Interval gross: USD 706 | Per theater average: USD 706
Period: Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2006 | Rank: 115 | Weeks in release: 8 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 57552 | Interval gross: USD 1845 | Per theater average: USD 1845
Period: Sep 22 – 24, 2006 | Rank: 101 | Weeks in release: 7 | Theaters: 2 | Gross to date: USD 52757 | Interval gross: USD 5148 | Per theater average: USD 2574
Period: Sep 15 – 17, 2006 | Rank: 102 | Weeks in release: 6 | Theaters: 2 | Gross to date: USD 46206 | Interval gross: USD 3948 | Per theater average: USD 1974
Period: Sep 8 – 10, 2006 | Rank: 107 | Weeks in release: 5 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 41912 | Interval gross: USD 1236 | Per theater average: USD 1236
Period: Sep 1 – 3, 2006 | Rank: 103 | Weeks in release: 4 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 40048 | Interval gross: USD 1570 | Per theater average: USD 1570
Period: Sep 1 – 4, 2006 | Rank: 106 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 40416 | Interval gross: USD 1938 | Per theater average: USD 1938
Period: Aug 25 – 27, 2006 | Rank: 78 | Weeks in release: 3 | Theaters: 4 | Gross to date: USD 34242 | Interval gross: USD 9521 | Per theater average: USD 2380
Period: Aug 18 – 20, 2006 | Rank: 81 | Weeks in release: 2 | Theaters: 4 | Gross to date: USD 20772 | Interval gross: USD 8484 | Per theater average: USD 2121
Period: Aug 11 – 13, 2006 | Rank: 92 | Weeks in release: 1 | Theaters: 2 | Gross to date: USD 10760 | Interval gross: USD 3806 | Per theater average: USD 1903