Tom in America

Jun 17, 2014

0h 20m

★ 5.5

Overview

For 50 years, Michael and Betty have been united by one guiding principle: no secrets. But when a provocative Tom of Finland doll triggers Michael's long-buried desires, Betty discovers that secrets have been part of their life all along.

Genres

Drama

Fantasy

Production Companies

Queens Pictures

Autonomous Pictures

Wolf Circle Productions

Tom in America Trailers

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Cast

Michael

Burt Young

Betty

Sally Kirkland

Tom

Jacques Mitchell

Gus

Alex Kruz

Michele

Dawn Young

Suzanne

Denise Hungerford

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