Kinky Boots (2005)
How far would you go to save the family business?
Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business in Northampton, central England, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer Lola and everything changes.
Director: Julian Jarrold
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: August 30, 2005
Cast
- Joel Edgerton - Charlie Price
- Chiwetel Ejiofor - Lola/Simon
- Sarah-Jane Potts - Lauren
- Nick Frost - Don
- Linda Bassett - Mel
- Jemima Rooper - Nicola
- Robert Pugh - Harold Price
- Ewan Hooper - George
- Stephen Marcus - Big Mike
- Mona Hammond - Pat
Screenplay
- Geoff Deane (Screenplay)
- Tim Firth (Screenplay)
Music: Adrian Johnston
Cinematography: Eigil Bryld
Editing: Emma E. Hickox
Production: Miramax, Harbour Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process
Keywords
factory worker, career, factory, small town, transvestism, england, drag queen, cabaret, milan, musical, loss, based on true story, fashion designer, coming of age, foot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kinky Boots about?
- Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business in Northampton, central England, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer Lola and everything changes.
- Who directed Kinky Boots?
- Kinky Boots was directed by Julian Jarrold.
- Who stars in Kinky Boots?
- Kinky Boots stars Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sarah-Jane Potts, Nick Frost, Linda Bassett, Jemima Rooper.
- How long is Kinky Boots?
- Kinky Boots has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Kinky Boots?
- Kinky Boots is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- What is the budget of Kinky Boots?
- Kinky Boots had a budget of $10M.
- How much did Kinky Boots gross?
- Kinky Boots grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was Kinky Boots produced?
- Kinky Boots was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Kinky Boots?
- The themes of Kinky Boots include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process.