Men Cry Bullets (1998)

A young man wants to be a female impersonator, but gets mocked in his very first performance by a fierce older woman. He finds out where she lives and goes to her house expecting an apology... See full summary »

Director:

Tamara Hernandez

Writer:

Tamara Hernandez

Stars:

Steven Nelson, Honey Lauren, Jeri Ryan

4 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Nelson	...	Billy
Honey Lauren	...	Gloria
Jeri Ryan	...	Lydia (as Jeri Lynn Ryan)
Michael Mangiamele	...	Paper Boy
Harry Ralston	...	Freddy Fishnets / Homeless Man
Bob Sherer	...	Bootser
Sabrina Bertaccini	...	Collette
Simara Richler	...	Blue-Haired Woman
Jon Simanton	...	The Devil
Mark Trombino	...	The Angel
Tricia Collins	...	Gloria's Mother (as Trish Elliot)
Chanda	...	Tarty Tina
Robert D. Reimer	...	Nick the Prick (as Rob Reimer)
Allan Louis	...	Cherry-Ho
Hugh Bogan	...	Jimbo

Storyline

A young man wants to be a female impersonator, but gets mocked in his very first performance by a fierce older woman. He finds out where she lives and goes to her house expecting an apology. Instead, she locks him in her shed and rapes him. It makes him fall for her. But soon her even darker side reveals itself when she believes he is attracted to her more beautiful visiting cousin.

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Plot Keywords:

transvestite | male frontal nudity | f rated | pubic hair | male pubic hair | 

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Taglines:

No One Is Too Pretty to Die

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1999 (USA)

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,666, 10 October 1999, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$2,303, 17 October 1999

Company Credits

Production Co:

Id Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie received solid reviews from Roger Ebert and other national critics. It even took home prizes from the Chicago Underground and South By Southwest film festivals.

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Quotes

Gloria: Why do I have to turn 33?
Billy: Don't worry, I'll help you.
Gloria: Why would you want to help me? I just raped you.

User Reviews

This is a great Indie film!

This is a great Indie film. Honey Lauren is fantastic. Jeri Ryan gives her best performance of her career. Tamara Hernandez is a director to watch. This is a truly honest film from a director that has a lot to say.