American Summer
Encyclopedia
The Pool Boys, also known as American Summer is a 2011 comedy film
from Seven Arts Pictures directed by James B. Rogers. It stars Matthew Lillard
, Brett Davern
, Rachelle Lefèvre
, Efren Ramirez
and Tom Arnold
.
), a Harvard-bound valedictorian, loses his summer internship and heads to Los Angeles to work for his charming and successful cousin, Roger (Matthew Lillard
). Unfortunately, Roger isn't quite the accomplished businessman he's made himself out to be -- he actually dropped out of Harvard, and now works as a pool boy. A series of mishaps force Alex and Roger to squat in the stunning mansion of one of Roger's clients, where they join forces with Laura (Rachelle Lefevre
), a local escort, to start an escort business. The company grows like wildfire as Alex and Roger get caught in more and more hilarious situations, from shotgun-wielding celebrities (Tom Arnold
) to bar mitzvahs to sadistic lesbian businesswomen, finally culminating in one giant party...but when Alex’s parents and their Harvard-alumni friends show up, they have to turn the bash into a Harvard event in order to save both the business and Alex's future.
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
from Seven Arts Pictures directed by James B. Rogers. It stars Matthew Lillard
Matthew Lillard
Matthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his roles as Stu Macher in Scream, Stevo in SLC Punk , and Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby-Doo film series and the Animated reboot series.-Early life:Lillard was born in Lansing, Michigan, and grew up in Tustin, California...
, Brett Davern
Brett Davern
Brett Davern is an American actor best known for his role as Jake Rosati on the hit MTV Series Awkward.- Early Life :He was born on March 16, 1992. Raised in Edmonds, Washington. Brett attended Edmonds-Woodway High School. During his summers, he would travel to Stagedoor Manor Theatrical Training...
, Rachelle Lefèvre
Rachelle Lefèvre
Rachelle Lefevre is a Canadian actress. She has starred in the television series Big Wolf on Campus and had recurring roles in What About Brian, Boston Legal, and Swingtown. She played the vampire Victoria in the first two films of the Twilight saga, before being replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard...
, Efren Ramirez
Efren Ramirez
-Early life:Ramirez was born in Los Angeles, California of Spanish and Salvadoran descent. He has three brothers, one of whom is his identical twin. Ramirez bought his parents a house with his payment from Napoleon Dynamite .-Career:...
and Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold may refer to:* Tom Arnold , American actor* Tom Arnold , British politician* Tom Arnold , CEO of Concern Worldwide...
.
Plot
Alex Sperling (Brett DavernBrett Davern
Brett Davern is an American actor best known for his role as Jake Rosati on the hit MTV Series Awkward.- Early Life :He was born on March 16, 1992. Raised in Edmonds, Washington. Brett attended Edmonds-Woodway High School. During his summers, he would travel to Stagedoor Manor Theatrical Training...
), a Harvard-bound valedictorian, loses his summer internship and heads to Los Angeles to work for his charming and successful cousin, Roger (Matthew Lillard
Matthew Lillard
Matthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his roles as Stu Macher in Scream, Stevo in SLC Punk , and Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby-Doo film series and the Animated reboot series.-Early life:Lillard was born in Lansing, Michigan, and grew up in Tustin, California...
). Unfortunately, Roger isn't quite the accomplished businessman he's made himself out to be -- he actually dropped out of Harvard, and now works as a pool boy. A series of mishaps force Alex and Roger to squat in the stunning mansion of one of Roger's clients, where they join forces with Laura (Rachelle Lefevre
Rachelle Lefèvre
Rachelle Lefevre is a Canadian actress. She has starred in the television series Big Wolf on Campus and had recurring roles in What About Brian, Boston Legal, and Swingtown. She played the vampire Victoria in the first two films of the Twilight saga, before being replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard...
), a local escort, to start an escort business. The company grows like wildfire as Alex and Roger get caught in more and more hilarious situations, from shotgun-wielding celebrities (Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold may refer to:* Tom Arnold , American actor* Tom Arnold , British politician* Tom Arnold , CEO of Concern Worldwide...
) to bar mitzvahs to sadistic lesbian businesswomen, finally culminating in one giant party...but when Alex’s parents and their Harvard-alumni friends show up, they have to turn the bash into a Harvard event in order to save both the business and Alex's future.
Cast
- Matthew LillardMatthew LillardMatthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his roles as Stu Macher in Scream, Stevo in SLC Punk , and Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby-Doo film series and the Animated reboot series.-Early life:Lillard was born in Lansing, Michigan, and grew up in Tustin, California...
as Roger - Brett DavernBrett DavernBrett Davern is an American actor best known for his role as Jake Rosati on the hit MTV Series Awkward.- Early Life :He was born on March 16, 1992. Raised in Edmonds, Washington. Brett attended Edmonds-Woodway High School. During his summers, he would travel to Stagedoor Manor Theatrical Training...
as Alex Sperling - Rachelle LefèvreRachelle LefèvreRachelle Lefevre is a Canadian actress. She has starred in the television series Big Wolf on Campus and had recurring roles in What About Brian, Boston Legal, and Swingtown. She played the vampire Victoria in the first two films of the Twilight saga, before being replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard...
as Laura - Efren RamirezEfren Ramirez-Early life:Ramirez was born in Los Angeles, California of Spanish and Salvadoran descent. He has three brothers, one of whom is his identical twin. Ramirez bought his parents a house with his payment from Napoleon Dynamite .-Career:...
as Hector - Tom ArnoldTom Arnold (actor)Thomas Dwaine "Tom" Arnold is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in many films, perhaps most notably True Lies . He was the host of The Best Damn Sports Show Period for four years.-Early life:...
as Himself - Robert DaviRobert DaviRobert John Davi is an American actor and singer. He has played such roles as Vietnam veteran and Special Agent Johnson in Die Hard, the villainous Jake Fratelli in The Goonies, and Al Torres in Showgirls...
as Himelf - George TakeiGeorge TakeiGeorge Hosato Takei Altman is an American actor, author, social activist and former civil politician. He is best known for his role in the television series Star Trek and its film spinoffs, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the...
as Maitre d' - Jay ThomasJay ThomasJay Thomas is an American actor, comedian and radio talk show host.-Personal life:Thomas was born in Kermit, Texas. He was raised in his Italian American mother's Roman Catholic faith, although his father was Protestant....
as Martin Sperling - Rhoda GriffisRhoda GriffisRhoda Griffis is an American actress, perhaps best known for playing supporting roles both in independent and mainstream films and television.- Life and career :...
as Nancy Sperling - Heather Marie Marsden as Bree
- Simona Fusco as Hedda
- Jennifer WalcottJennifer WalcottJennifer Walcott is an American glamour model and actress best known as Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for August 2001.- Early life :...
as Caitlin - Pat SkipperPat SkipperWilliam Patterson "Pat" Skipper is an American television actor, film actor and voice actor. Pat is probably best known for his television work on such shows as X-Files and Boston Legal...
as Frank - Monica Leigh as Trish
- AJ Alexander as The DJ