
The Boys Next Door
The movie was directed by Emmy winner John Erman. William Blinn, an Emmy and Peabody winner, adapted the script from the Tom Griffin play by the same name. This is a Hallmark movie that won an Emmy and Writers Guild Award.
Jack Palmer, played by Tony Goldwyn, is a social worker who has allowed work to become more important than his own life, namely his marriage. Norman, played by well recognized actor Nathan Lane, is a simple man trying to control his sweet tooth while working in a donut shop. Lucian, played by Courtney B. Vance, has the mind of a young child, loves Spiderman and must prepare to testify before the state senate to keep the funding for the group home. Arnold, played by Emmy winner Michael Jeter, is into all things Russian and must learn to deal with his manic depression. Barry, played by Robert Sean Leonard, is a schizophrenic who has issues dealing with his father.
Norman finds love with Sheila, played by Mare Winningham. Barry is re-institutionalized after his father berates him. Arnold has to learn to curb his spending and stand up for himself. Jack is able to coax an eloquent speech from Lucien in front of the senate. Jack then leaves for his new job leasing cars.

- Cast
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Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Jeter
- Director
- John Erman
- Produced By
- John Erman, Christopher Cook
- Language
- English
