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Guys & Balls (2004)

6.120041h 46mDE
ComedyRomance

Directed by Sherry Hormann

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 46m

Language

DE

Release

October 7, 2004

Director

Sherry Hormann

Official Trailer

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Overview

Ecki is a sweet, closeted gay man who works in his family’s bakery and plays goalie in his small town’s soccer team. When he both loses the big game, and is caught flirting with another player, his homophobic teammates throw him out. He vows to return one day with an all-gay team that will grind the...

Cast

Maximilian Brückner

Maximilian Brückner

Ecki

Dietmar Bär

Dietmar Bär

Eckis Vater

Saskia Vester

Saskia Vester

Eckis Mutter

David Rott

David Rott

Sven

Rolf Zacher

Rolf Zacher

Karl

Mariele Millowitsch

Mariele Millowitsch

Elke

Christian Berkel

Christian Berkel

Rudolf

Carlo Ljubek

Carlo Ljubek

Udo

Lisa Maria Potthoff

Lisa Maria Potthoff

Susanne

Charly Hübner

Charly Hübner

Horst

Willi Thomczyk

Willi Thomczyk

Kartenverkäufer

Eileen Eilender

Eileen Eilender

Susanne (jung 1)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Guys & Balls (2004), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Ecki is a sweet, closeted gay man who works in his family’s bakery and plays goalie in his small town’s soccer team. When he both loses the big game, and is caught flirting with another player, his homophobic teammates throw him out. He vows to return one day with an all-gay team that will grind the heteros into the dust, so he sets off to find his “dream team.” With the help of his nurse sister, Ecki scours local gay bars and eventually assembles a hilariously motley but endearing crew of misfits that includes a leather-daddy threesome, a femme Turk with Beckham fantasies, a secret straight guy in love with the sister, and a seriously cute nurse eager for some private play-time with the goalie. Ecki now has two problems – turning this bunch into a team, and facing his own fears regarding his first romance.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Guys & Balls. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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