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The Trip

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  • 1h 35m
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The Trip (2002)
Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.

IMDb RATING
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3.8K
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  • Director
    • Miles Swain
  • Writer
    • Miles Swain
  • Stars
    • Larry Sullivan
    • Steve Braun
    • Ray Baker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Miles Swain
  • Writer
    • Miles Swain
  • Stars
    • Larry Sullivan
    • Steve Braun
    • Ray Baker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 212User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Trailer
    Trailer 2:14
    Trailer
    The Trip
    Clip 1:05
    The Trip

    Photos29

    Sirena Irwin in The Trip (2002)
    Alexis Arquette in The Trip (2002)
    Larry Sullivan (as Alan) and Steve Braun (as Tommy)
    Ray Baker in The Trip (2002)
    Steve Braun in The Trip (2002)
    The Trip (2002)
    Steve Braun in The Trip (2002)
    Jill St. John and Sirena Irwin in The Trip (2002)
    Alexis Arquette, Steve Braun, and Zoe 'Joshua Tree' Logan in The Trip (2002)
    Larry Sullivan (driver) and Steve Braun (passenger)
    The Trip (2002)
    The Trip (2002)

    Top cast

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    Larry Sullivan
    Larry Sullivan
    • Alan Oakleyas Alan Oakley
    Steve Braun
    Steve Braun
    • Tommy Ballengeras Tommy Ballenger
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • Peter Baxteras Peter Baxter
    James Handy
    James Handy
    • Halas Hal
    Faith Salie
    Faith Salie
    • Ignored Womanas Ignored Woman
    Dennis Bailey
    Dennis Bailey
    • Larry Jenkinsas Larry Jenkins
    Alexis Arquette
    Alexis Arquette
    • Michaelas Michael
    Sirena Irwin
    Sirena Irwin
    • Beverlyas Beverly
    Zoe 'Joshua Tree' Logan
    • 1973 Joggeras 1973 Jogger
    Jill St. John
    Jill St. John
    • Mary Oakleyas Mary Oakley
    Art Hindle
    Art Hindle
    • Ted Oakleyas Ted Oakley
    Christina Hempstead
    Christina Hempstead
    • TV Reporteras TV Reporter
    • (as Christina Cameron Mitchell)
    Julie Brown
    Julie Brown
    • OutLoud Receptionistas OutLoud Receptionist
    David Mixner
    David Mixner
    • Selfas Self
    Alfred Dennis
    Alfred Dennis
    • George Baxteras George Baxter
    Connie Sawyer
    Connie Sawyer
    • Barbara Baxteras Barbara Baxter
    Rosemary Alexander
    Rosemary Alexander
    • Ticket Agentas Ticket Agent
    Al Rondon
    • Motel Manageras Motel Manager
    • Director
      • Miles Swain
    • Writer
      • Miles Swain
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    Storyline

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    When 19-year-old gay-rights activist Tommy and 24-year-old Alan first meet in 1973, they find themselves on the opposite sides of the political coin. Despite their many differences, they form a loving long-term relationship. In 1977, during Anita Bryant's crusade, an anti-gay book Alan wrote years before gets published without his consent. The book destroys Tommy's credibility as a well-known activist, resulting in Tommy and Alan's break-up. Seven years later, Alan is given a second chance, a reunion with Tommy and the opportunity to set things right. —Anonymous
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    • Taglines
      • The things we do for love and things we should have done, all come together on The Trip.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexual content, language and some drug use
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The script was originally written as a short about an urban legend of two guys in Mexico trying to get across the border. Miles Swain went back and wrote out their backstory in script format to figure out who these characters were, and ended up with an entire screenplay.
    • Goofs
      In the "1977" segment, the beer can has a modern-day pop-top.
    • Quotes

      Beverly: So, Alan tells me you're a homosexual.

      Tommy Ballenger: Only because there was nothing good on television.

      Beverly: Well, I just find it so intriguing.

      Tommy Ballenger: Not always, Liberace for example.

      Beverly: Liberace is a homosexual?

      Tommy Ballenger: Sadly, yes.

    • Connections
      Referenced in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Bang a Gong (Get It On)
      Written by Marc Bolan

      Published by Tro-Essex Music International

      Performed by T. Rex

      Courtesy of Muscadet Productions, Inc.

    User reviews212

    Review
    Top review
    Touching and Funny and not full of stereotypes
    I have no doubt that this film would not have been shown at my local cinema which is why I have only just seen it. This is a shame because I thought that this was a very good film.

    It is both a very touching film and also a very funny film with some very sensitive acting from Larry Sullivan and Steve Braun who receive some very good support, most notably from Sirena Irwin and Jill St John, but also from Alexis Arquette, Ray Baker and Dennis Bailey.

    It was also both interesting and a very elucidating idea to show the various stages of the life of their relationship against a backdrop of the (gay) politics of the time.

    I think that it was a shame that I missed it but a much bigger shame that my local cinema would not have run this type of film as it was of a much higher caliber than some of the pulp that they do show (and I don't refer here to the type or genre of the film but to the acting and production values).
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    • keith_williamson
    • Jun 28, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Поездка
    • Filming locations
      • Antelope Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Falcon Lair Films
      • Queens Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $306,567
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,774
      • May 11, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $306,567
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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