Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Matt Letscher | ... | Guy Stone | |
Carrie Preston | ... | Sally | |
Adam Greer | ... | Rick Foster | |
Veronica Cartwright | ... | Jerry | |
Victor Raider-Wexler | ... | Saul | |
Michael Emerson | ... | Victor | |
Jack Plotnick | ... | Freddie Stevens | |
Adrian Neil | ... | Jeroen | |
David Burke | ... | Ray | |
Sam Pancake | ... | Tour Guide | |
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Chad Lindsey | ... | Mike |
Paul Willson | ... | Coal Executive | |
Eric Stonestreet | ... | Labor Organizer | |
Clinton Leupp | ... | Bernice | |
Lorna Scott | ... | Louella |
In 1950's Hollywood, movie star Guy Stone must marry a studio secretary in order to conceal his homosexuality. Sally has no idea her marriage is a sham, though, and turns Guy's life upside-down. Then he falls in love.
Straight-Jacket is modern camp at its best. A well written script with witty dialogue reminiscent of the era it teases. The film would fall apart if it weren't for the deft handling of the homosexual aspect of the story; instead we are treated with a smart and strangely endearing film which ultimately turns into something of a love story. Loosely based on Rock Hudson's double life, our main character (a leading cinematic heartthrob) has to get married and make an attempt to tone down his lifestyle to cover the fact that he is gay. Set against the backdrop of 50's Americana and Hollywood blacklisting, the mix of comedy and emotion conspire to create a film which is most definitely memorable and absolutely enjoyable.