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The Velocity of Gary* *(Not His Real Name) (1998)

 -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -  16 July 1999 (USA)
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Valentino is an Ex Aldult film star very much in love with his girlfriend Mary Carmen....and boyfriend Gary. Things take a tragic turn when Valentino is rushed to the hospital after ... See full summary »

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Valentino
Jason Cutler ...
Romaine
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Veronica
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Gary
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Dorothy
Hakan D'Onofrio ...
Running Boy
Keegan de Lancie ...
Ravell Dameron ...
Receptionist in Clinic
Yvette Diaz ...
Marion Eaton ...
Miss Sweetheart
Phillip Esposito ...
Phone Sex Guy
Luchisha Evans ...
Waitress
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Valentino is an Ex Aldult film star very much in love with his girlfriend Mary Carmen....and boyfriend Gary. Things take a tragic turn when Valentino is rushed to the hospital after collapsing on a city street and is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS...Forcing Mary Carmen and Gary to push aside their jealousy & differences to take care of the man they both love while he is dying. Ultimately finding comfort, understanding, and strength in the other. A beautiful modern love story with a fantastic cast. Vincent D'Onofrio is very charismatic, charming, and intense as Valentino..... Written by ~~Pixie~~

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Rated R for strong sexual content, language, some drug use and violent images
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$4,000,000 (estimated)
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[from the trailer]
Gary: You spent all the money on junk food? Y'know, some of that was rent money.
Valentino: I thought we paid that last month.
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One of the worst films of 1999
23 July 1999 | by (Los Angeles, Ca) – See all my reviews

The only thing keeping me in the theatre during this movie was the $8 I paid to see it. The plot is completely obscure. The acting is less than tolerable. Vampire/Porno/Love Triangle with AIDS...can't really think of a worse combo. The only good thing about this film was the opening five minutes.


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