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Jamesy Boy

Jamesy Boy

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20146.41h 49m

Overview

Based on the true story of teenager James Burns who goes from a suburban street gang to a maximum-security prison cell surrounded by hardened criminals. He turns his life around in prison thanks to the unexpected friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.

Directed by Trevor White
Written by Lane Shadgett, Trevor White
Produced by Scott Mednick, Wayne L. Rogers, Galen Walker
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Top Cast

Spencer Rocco Lofranco

Spencer Rocco Lofranco

James

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Tracy

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Conrad

James Woods

James Woods

Lt. Falton

Taissa Farmiga

Taissa Farmiga

Sarah

Rosa Salazar

Rosa Salazar

Crystal

Michael Trotter

Michael Trotter

Roc

Ben Rosenfield

Ben Rosenfield

Chris

Taboo

Taboo

Guillermo

Robert F. Chew

Robert F. Chew

Fat Ass Manager

Themes & Keywords

prisonmentorredemptioncriminalserious

About Jamesy Boy

Jamesy Boy is a crime, drama, romance film released in 2014 exploring themes of prison, mentor, redemption, criminal, serious. Directed by Trevor White, it stars Spencer Rocco Lofranco, Mary-Louise Parker, Ving Rhames. Based on the true story of teenager James Burns who goes from a suburban street gang to a maximum-security prison cell surrounded by hardened criminals. He turns his life around in prison thanks to the unexpected friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.

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