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Rock Hudson

1990-01-08 · 94 min · ★ 5.2

Drama · TV Movie

Biography of actor Rock Hudson focuses on his struggle with his homosexuality. Based on the book by his ex-wife, Phyllis Gates, and on the court records from the civil suit brought by his former lover, Marc Christian.

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Directors
John Nicolella
Production companies
The Konigsberg/Sanitsky Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Thomas Ian GriffithThomas Ian GriffithRock Hudson
Daphne AshbrookDaphne AshbrookPhyllis Gates
William R. MosesWilliam R. MosesMarc Christian
Andrew RobinsonAndrew RobinsonHenry Willson
Thom MathewsThom MathewsTim Murphy
Michael EnsignMichael EnsignMark Miller
Diane LaddDiane LaddKay
Joycelyn O'BrienSally
Don GallowayDon GallowayJohn Frankenheimer
Mathieu CarrièreMathieu CarrièreFrench Doctor
Lawrence DobkinLawrence DobkinRaoul Walsh
Jean KasemJean KasemMadge
George ChristyGeorge ChristyReporter
John ShepardJohn ShepardCaptain 'Fighter Squadron'
Francis GuinanFrancis GuinanCarl
Rhoda GemignaniRhoda GemignaniTV Producer
Julie TeshMay
Diane BehrensDiane BehrensDoris Day
Mary Ellen TrainorMary Ellen TrainorFemale Agent
Joie MagidowSophie

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