Kinky Boots (2005)
How Far Would You Go To Save The Family Business?
Starring Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sarah-Jane Potts
Directed by Julian Jarrold
Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business in Northampton, in central England, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Yet, the untimely death of his father places him in that position, only to learn that Price & Sons Shoes is failing. While in despair at his failed attempts to save the business, Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer, Lola. Her complaints about the inadequate footwear for her work combined with one of Charles' ex-employees, Lauren, leads to a suggestion to change the product to create a desperate chance to save the business: make men's fetish footwear. Lola is convinced to be their footwear designer and the transition begins. Now this disparate lot must struggle at this unorthodox idea while dealing both the prejudice of the staff, Lola's discomfort in the small town and the selfish manipulation of Charles' greedy fiancée who cannot see the greater good in Charles' dream.
Runtime: 107 min.
Rating: 6.6
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Drama,Music
Keywords: transvestism,england,factory worker,drag queen,factory,shoe seller,small town,cabaret,milan,career,musical,loss,fashion designer,foot,based on a true story,independent film,coming of age,red,cross dressing,relationship,fashion,jobless,destiny,shoe,boots,fashion show,unlikely friendship,drag,modeling,broadway show,inspiring,shoemaker,shoemaking,drag show,inspirational,lgbt interest
Cast
Charlie Price
Lola
Lauren
Don
Mel
Nicola
Harold Price
George
Big Mike
Pat
Jeannie
Trish
Richard Bailey
Harry Sampson
Mrs. Cob
Organiser
Bernie
Heckler
Tramp
Lola's Dad
Waiter