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AKA (2002)

AKA (2002)
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Set in 1978 England, AKA opens with 18-year-old Dean (Matthew Leitch) being kicked out of his working-class home by his abusive father. Shy but socially ambitious, Dean subsequently finds work with high society marm Lady Gryffon (Diana Quick), who introduces him to the privileged set. However, Dean does something to perturb the good lady, and is unceremoniously kicked out of her household. Loathe to part company with the perks of high society, he assumes the identity of Lady Gryffon's son, Alex, and relocates to Paris. There, he makes the acquaintance of Benjamin (Peter Youngblood Hills), a cute but drug-riddled American, and Benjamin's lover David (George Asprey), an older playboy who has the hots for Dean. What unfolds is a tale of deceit, class warfare, and the complexities of sexual identity. AKA was screened at the 2002 Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi

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Starring:
Matthew LeitchGeorge Asprey, (more)
Director(s):
Duncan Roy
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of AKA

Set in 1978 England, AKA opens with 18-year-old Dean (Matthew Leitch) being kicked out of his working-class home by his abusive father. Shy but socially ambitious, Dean subsequently finds work with high society marm Lady Gryffon (Diana Quick), who introduces him to the privileged set. However, Dean does something to perturb the good lady, and is unceremoniously kicked out of her household. Loathe to part company with the perks of high society, he assumes the identity of Lady Gryffon's son, Alex, and relocates to Paris. There, he makes the acquaintance of Benjamin (Peter Youngblood Hills), a cute but drug-riddled American, and Benjamin's lover David (George Asprey), an older playboy who has the hots for Dean. What unfolds is a tale of deceit, class warfare, and the complexities of sexual identity. AKA was screened at the 2002 Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
107 mins

Complete Cast of AKA


Director(s):
Duncan Roy
Writer(s):
Duncan Roy
Producer(s):
Richard West
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Profanity, Nudity, Drug Content)
AKA Awards:
  • 2003 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actor
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Joseph W.

    If you enjoyed the "Unbelievable Mr. Ripley", you'll enjoy this one. Some of the motivators are different and quite harsh. Here's a son who is sodimized by his father (one would believe some his friends also) every night (he apparentfly learns to love it) and no one ever catches on (the mother finds out in the end and slaps the father on the face)...it's an X-rated version of Andy Capp of cartoon fame. The comic role is played by a ady "something". She plays a high born "bitch" as opposed to having high tea every day. It's an alternative to Leno for late night television or sex.

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    W W R.

    This is a coming-of-age story set in a very class-conscious and "artsy" England, with enticing snippets of France. Similar in some respects to "The Talented Mr. Ripley", this is less diabolical -- except for the abuse of the main character that sets it all in motion -- and is, apparently, at least partly autobiographical on the part of the writer-director. If gay themes, incredible coincidences, and a pervading sense of "why can't I live like..." work for you, then so will this movie.

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    Debbie K.

    BOOORING! Hard to understand the thick Accents. Plot took too long to unfold

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