The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
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The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

In mid-1970s Savannah, two bright but rebellious boys, Francis Doyle and Tim Sullivan, fight boredom, hormones and harsh teachers as they struggle to ...find something meaningful beyond the walls of their parish school. Francis, an exceptional artist whose imaginative forays into a fictional universe of good and evil fill his notebooks with comic-book imagery, creates a netherworld of superhero alter egos for the two boys. When the ultra-strict Sister Assumpta seizes their artwork one day, the boys embark upon an obsessed trail of revenge that ultimately changes their lives. Show More

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In the mid-1970s in Savannah, two adolescent boys named Francis Doyle and Tim Sullivan find themselves dealing with the challenges of school life, boredom, and hormonal changes. They attend a strict parish school where they face harsh teachers and a lack of meaningful experiences. Francis, an exceptionally talented artist, creates a fictional universe in his notebooks filled with comic book imagery, where he and Tim become superheroes.

One day, their strict teacher, Sister Assumpta, confiscates their artwork, causing the boys to become obsessed with seeking revenge. Their quest for revenge leads them down a path that ultimately alters the course of their lives.

The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys is a coming-of-age film that portrays the struggles and rebellious nature of adolescence during the 1970s. It explores themes of creativity, friendship, and the search for meaning beyond the confines of school.

This movie captures the imagination and emotions of its audience through Francis and Tim's journey, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and discover the consequences of their actions. The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that engages viewers from start to finish.