The Lost Boys stars Jason Patric as Michael Emerson and Corey Haim as his younger brother, Sam. Dianne Wiest plays their mother, Lucy; Kiefer Sutherland plays David, leader of the local vampire gang; Jami Gertz plays Star; and Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander are the vampire-hunting Frog brothers, Edgar and Alan.
Who plays the Emerson family?
The family is the story’s starting point: teenage brothers Michael and Sam move with their mother, Lucy, to Santa Carla, where a local gang is revealed to be vampires. Apple TV describes the film’s running time as 1 hour 37 minutes.
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| Character | Actor | Role in the family |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Emerson | Jason Patric | Older brother |
| Sam Emerson | Corey Haim | Younger brother |
| Lucy Emerson | Dianne Wiest | Michael and Sam’s mother |
| Grandpa | Barnard Hughes | The boys’ grandfather |
Apple TV’s film listing identifies the family cast and gives the premise and runtime.
Who plays David, Star, and the vampire gang?
Kiefer Sutherland plays David, whom TV Guide identifies as the leader of the local vampire gang. Jami Gertz plays Star, a character connected to David and the gang. The other named gang members in TV Guide’s cast listing are Paul, Dwayne, and Marko.
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| Character | Actor | Group |
|---|---|---|
| David | Kiefer Sutherland | Vampire gang; leader in TV Guide’s synopsis |
| Star | Jami Gertz | Connected to David and the gang |
| Paul | Brooke McCarter | Vampire-gang member |
| Dwayne | Billy Wirth | Vampire-gang member |
| Marko | Alex Winter | Vampire-gang member |
TV Guide’s cast and synopsis are the basis for the gang roles and group descriptions.
Who are the Frog brothers?
Corey Feldman plays Edgar Frog, and Jamison Newlander plays Alan Frog. They are the two Frog brothers, a distinct pair in the character lineup alongside the Emerson family and David’s gang.
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- Starring: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes, Edward Herrmann, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Jamison Newlander, Brooke McCarter Subtitles: English, French, Spanish Closed Caption: Yes
Which other characters are in the cast?
Edward Herrmann plays Max, a major named character in cast listings. TV Guide also lists Laddie (Chance Michael Corbitt), Greg (Alexander Bacan Chapman), and Shelly (Nori Morgan) among the supporting roles. Its broader cast list includes several Surf Nazis; those peripheral credits are separate from the central family, vampire gang, and Frog brothers.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What is The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys is a 1987 American horror-comedy directed by Joel Schumacher. AFI records the film’s release date as July 31, 1987, and lists Warner Bros. among its production and distribution credits. TV Guide characterizes it as a blend of horror, humor, and rock ’n’ roll.
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