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Johns( 1996)

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This ain't no 90210

Overview

It's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A., and he wants to spend that night and the next day at the posh Park Plaza Hotel. Meanwhile, Donner, a lad new to the streets, wants John to leave the city with him. John spends the day trying to figure out how to deal with Donner's friendship.

    Top Billed Cast

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      David Arquette

      John

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      Lukas Haas

      Donner

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      John C. McGinley

      Danny Cohen

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      Keith David

      Homeless John

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      Wilson Cruz

      Mikey

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      Tony Epper

      Santa Claus

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      Richard T. Jones

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      Alanna Ubach

      Nikki

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      N'Bushe Wright

      Junkie

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      Elliott Gould

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      Terrence Howard

      Jimmy the Warlock

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      Arliss Howard

      John Cardoza

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      Nicky Katt

      Mix

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      Nina Siemaszko

      Prostitute

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    A review by Charles Tatum

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    Written by Charles Tatum on Sat Sep 30 2023
    Lukas Haas, the little kid from "Witness," was all grown up and taking some serious adult roles. "Johns" is his film, and he does a great job here. David Arquette plays John, who will be turning 21 on Christmas Day. He is a hustler who is looking to stay on his birthday in a fancy L.A. hotel. Haas is his best friend, the new guy working the street. His father is a doctor, but kicked him out for being gay. Most of the film concerns John's efforts to collect money he owes a drug dealer. His shoes are stolen in the opening moments of the film, and we find out that was where he stashed his cash. Th...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • male prostitution
    • los angeles, california
    • prostitution
    • lost shoe
    • lgbt
    • santa hat
    • homeless
    • christmas
    • santa monica, california
    • rent boy
    • gay theme