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Straight-Jacket

2004-02-01 · 96 min · ★ 5.6

Comedy · Romance

In 1950's Hollywood, movie star Guy Stone must marry a studio secretary in order to conceal his homosexuality. Sally has no idea her marriage is a sham, though, and turns Guy's life upside-down. However, soon after the wedding, Guy develops feelings for a writer named Rick.

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Directors
Richard Day
Production companies
SRO Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 45,126

Top Cast

Matt LetscherMatt LetscherGuy Stone
Carrie PrestonCarrie PrestonSally Stone
Adam GreerAdam GreerRick Foster
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightJerry Albrecht
Victor Raider-WexlerVictor Raider-WexlerSaul Ornstein
Jack PlotnickJack PlotnickFreddie Stevens
Michael EmersonMichael EmersonVictor
Miss Coco PeruMiss Coco PeruBernice Ornstein
Adrian NeilAdrian NeilJeroen
David BurkeDavid BurkeRay
Lorna ScottLorna ScottLouella
Shea CurryShea CurryStarlet
Jennifer Elise CoxJennifer Elise CoxBetty
Darlena TejeiroViola
Tom LenkTom LenkTeddy
David JahnDavid JahnPriest
Ricky Dean LoganRicky Dean LoganMoron
Butch KleinButch KleinWaiter
Adrian R'ManteAdrian R'ManteJanitor
George AlanGeorge AlanWaiter (uncredited)

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