Strange Bedfellows (2004)

Director:

Dean Murphy

Writers:

Stewart Faichney (written by)
Dean Murphy (written by)

Release Date:

22 April 2004 (Australia)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

They're close mates, but not that close.

Plot:

Two 'very straight' old timers have to learn how to pass as a loving gay couple after falsely claiming same-sex status to take advantage of newly legislated tax laws.

Plot Keywords:

Sydney Australia | Bar | Gay Interest | Man Pretending To Be Gay

Cast

Michael Caton	...	Ralph Williams
Alan Cassell	...	Stan Rogers
Andy Pappas	...	Post Van Driver
Paula Duncan	...	Yvonne Philpot
Roy Billing	...	Fred Coulson
Jamie Robertson	...	Carbo
Kevin Dee	...	Hughie
Paul Hogan	...	Vince Hopgood
Stewart Faichney	...	Sergeant Jack Jenkins
Simon Paton	...	Red
Shane Withington	...	Father Xavier Delaney
Monica Maughan	...	Faith
Jenny Dale	...	Local Lady
Kestie Morassi	...	Carla
Ashley Evans	...	Porn Site Boy

Also Known As:

I Now Pronounce You Vince and Ralph (UK) (new title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M | Portugal:M/12 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Company:

Instinct Entertainment

Trivia:

The film that Paul Hogan's character screens is The Last of the Knucklemen (1979) which also features Michael Caton.

Movie Connections:

Features The Last of the Knucklemen (1979)

Soundtrack:

Instant Replay

Quite simply Hysterical!

I avoided seeing Strange Bedfellows at the cinema after reading a couple of less than favourable reviews, so it was with some trepidation that I hired the DVD, however it is wonderful! As a gay man I was terrified the film would fall into gay bashing and ridicule and whilst there are some strong stereotypes represented the overall charm and message of the film is delightful. Michael Caton is terrific as Ralph, a simple mechanic from small town Australian. Ralph is the type of bloke we all want as our uncle. Honest, dependable and while a bit conservative, a man with a heart of gold. Paul Hogan (forgive me all you Hogan haters) is wonderful! I can't believe I'm saying this but the man many of us have grown to hate gives a lovely performance as Vince, the local cinema owner. 'Hoges' surprisingly gives the film real heart and shows a vulnerability I haven't seen him show before in his other work. I won't go through the story points again, other than saying Strange Bedfellows is a hilarious, grossly underrated Aussie movie and one that I'm sure will find a very loyal audience from straight, gay, lesbian, transgender movie lovers who will see this film in the spirit the filmmakers obviously made it to be. Good luck to it!