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Jet Boy

Jet Boy

He wanted to be loved for more than just a night.

20016.41h 40m

Overview

A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.

Directed by Dave Schultz
Written by Dave Schultz
Produced by Nancy Laing, Dave Schultz
Box OfficeBudget: $1.2M0

Top Cast

Branden Nadon

Branden Nadon

Nathan

Dylan Walsh

Dylan Walsh

Boon Palmer

Kelly Rowan

Kelly Rowan

Erin

Matthew Currie Holmes

Matthew Currie Holmes

Jordan

Jordan Weller

Jordan Weller

Lloyd

Carrie Schiffler

Carrie Schiffler

Nathan's Mom

Valerie Planche

Valerie Planche

Mrs. Ross

Stephen Strachan

Stephen Strachan

Ferris

David LeReaney

David LeReaney

Gym Teacher

Joe Norman Shaw

Joe Norman Shaw

Nathan's First Pick-up

Themes & Keywords

drug dealerprostituterunawayoverdoseundercover copmale prostitutiondrug dealingorphanteenage prostitutegay theme

About Jet Boy

Jet Boy is a drama film released in 2001 exploring themes of drug dealer, prostitute, runaway, overdose, undercover cop, male prostitution. Directed by Dave Schultz, it stars Branden Nadon, Dylan Walsh, Kelly Rowan. A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.

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