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A Different Story (1978)

R  108 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  10 May 1978 (USA)
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A homosexual woman marries a gay male friend to prevent his deportation, but they soon fall in love.

Director:

Paul Aaron

Writer:

Henry Olek
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Perry King ...
Albert Walreavens
Meg Foster Meg Foster ...
Stella Cooke
Valerie Curtin Valerie Curtin ...
Phyllis
Peter Donat Peter Donat ...
Sills
Richard Bull Richard Bull ...
Mr. Cooke
Barbara Collentine Barbara Collentine ...
Mrs. Cooke
Guerin Barry ...
Ned
Doug Higgins Doug Higgins ...
Roger
Lisa James Lisa James ...
Chris
Eugene Butler Eugene Butler ...
Sam
Linda Carpenter Linda Carpenter ...
Chastity
Allan Hunt Allan Hunt ...
Richard I
Burke Byrnes ...
Richard II
Eddy C. Dyer Eddy C. Dyer ...
Bernie
Richard Altman Richard Altman ...
Phyllis's Neighbor
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Storyline

Episodic look at an unlikely couple trying to make it in L.A. during the late 1970s. He's Albert, an illegal alien from Belgium, serving as chauffeur and lover to a string of powerful men. She's Stella, a real estate agent with several women lovers. When he's out of a job, she temporarily takes him in. He becomes her cook and housekeeper, time passes, and they marry so he won't be deported. Later, after a boozy birthday celebration with him, she finds herself pregnant. They try to be a family, love grows, and she puts her career on hold as his career, as a fashion designer, takes off. Can this gay couple stay true to each other, and what happens when their hormones call? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Not just another boy meets girl story. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Beziehungsweise andersrum See more »

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Petersen Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Susan Sarandon was initially set to play the role of Stella, but because the original financing fell through and monies had to be raised again from scratch, she was unavailable for the later shooting schedule and had to bow out. See more »

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Referenced in How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever (2003) See more »