Straight-Jacket

Feb 1, 2004

1h 36m

★ 5.7

I need a pick-me-up, which one's Judy's?

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

SRO Pictures

Straight-Jacket Trailers

Cast

Guy Stone

Matt Letscher

Sally Stone

Carrie Preston

Rick Foster

Adam Greer

Jerry Albrecht

Veronica Cartwright

Saul Ornstein

Victor Raider-Wexler

Freddie Stevens

Jack Plotnick

Victor

Michael Emerson

Bernice Ornstein

Miss Coco Peru

Jeroen

Adrian Neil

Ray

David Burke

Louella

Lorna Scott

Starlet

Shea Curry

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