The Matinee Idol

1995 1h 40m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 2

Synopsis

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A Hollywood movie star (played by Ken Ryker) desperately tries to hide the truth about his homosexuality, whilst at the same time having several promiscuous encounters with men.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ken Ryker
Ryan
Vince Rockland
Chris
David Thompson
Sam
Hank Hightower
Hal
Jake Andrews
Casting Director
Vic Hall
Joey
Christian Fox
Jeff
Chad Conners
Vince

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gino Colbert
Writers: Rick Allen
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gino Colbert, shot by Max Ferrari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Post Blitz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ken Ryker and Vince Rockland and David Thompson carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0239606 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gino Colbert directs. Max Ferrari behind the camera. Post Blitz cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Gino Colbert, shot by Max Ferrari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Post Blitz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Ken Ryker and Vince Rockland and David Thompson carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0239606 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.