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Kinky Boots (2005)

How far would you go to save the family business?

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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.

Release Date
August 30, 2005
Runtime
1h 47m
Rating
6.7/10 (360 votes)

Director: Julian Jarrold

Cast: Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sarah-Jane Potts, Nick Frost, Linda Bassett, Jemima Rooper, Robert Pugh, Ewan Hooper

Production: Miramax, Harbour Pictures
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Budget
$10M
Revenue
$10M
Full Cast (21 people)

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Kinky Boots

How far would you go to save the family business?

How far would you go to save the family business?

6.7
107 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$9,950,133
Release Date8/30/2005
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Cast

Joel Edgerton

as Charlie Price

Chiwetel Ejiofor

as Lola/Simon

Sarah-Jane Potts

as Lauren

Nick Frost

as Don

Linda Bassett

as Mel

Jemima Rooper

as Nicola

Robert Pugh

as Harold Price

Ewan Hooper

as George

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Kinky Boots Reunion with Chiwetel Ejiofor at Sundance London

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‘Burgundy'

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'Damsel In Distress'

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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 …

How long is Kinky Boots?

1h 47m

When was Kinky Boots released?

August 30, 2005

Who directed Kinky Boots?

Julian Jarrold

Who stars in Kinky Boots?

Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sarah-Jane Potts

What genre is Kinky Boots?

Comedy, Drama, Music