Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)

The story of matinee idol Tab Hunter from teenage stable boy to closeted Hollywood star of the 1950s.

Director:

Jeffrey Schwarz

Writers:

Tab Hunter (based on the book written by), Eddie Muller (based on the book written by)

Stars:

Tab Hunter, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman

8 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Clint Eastwood	...	Himself
Paul Newman	...	Himself (archive footage)
Natalie Wood	...	Herself (archive footage)
Portia de Rossi	...	Herself
Robert Wagner	...	Himself
Tab Hunter	...	Himself
James Dean	...	Himself (archive footage)
Noah Wyle	...	Himself
Anthony Perkins	...	Himself (archive footage)
Debbie Reynolds	...	Herself
Lainie Kazan	...	Herself
John Waters	...	Himself
George Takei	...	Himself
Rock Hudson	...	Himself (archive footage)
Connie Stevens	...	Herself

Storyline

In the 1950s, Tab Hunter is number one at the box office and number one on the music charts. He is Hollywood's most sought-after star and America's boy next door. Natalie Wood, Debbie Reynolds and Sophia Loren are just a few of the actresses he is romantically linked to. Nothing, it seems, can damage his skyrocketing career. Nothing, that is, except for the fact that Tab Hunter is secretly gay. Now, Tab Hunter's secret is out. In TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL we will meet, for the first time, the real Tab Hunter as he shares with us the whole story of a happy, healthy survivor of Hollywood's roller coaster.

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Plot Keywords:

idol | gay | macho | closeted homosexual | 1970s | 

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Taglines:

Hollywood's All American Boy Had A Secret

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Секрет Тэба Хантера

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allan Glaser Productions, Automat Pictures, Tab Hunter Confidential

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Sweet Kill (1972)

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Soundtracks

Moonlight Swim
lyrics by Sylvia Dee & music by Ben Weisman
performed by Tab Hunter

User Reviews

Film record of Tab Hunter's autobiography is glossy, glamorous and beguiling

Documentary on closeted matinée idol Tab Hunter (born Arthur Kelm, later Arthur Gelien) is a wonderful record of the journey the actor took to Hollywood in the 1950s, through Hollywood in the '60s, and back from Hollywood in the '70s. From his teenage days being chased around his high school by smitten female students, Hunter was shy talking about himself and completely private when it came to matters of the heart...and nothing has changed! Though this project was co-produced by his partner of 30 years, Allan Glaser, Hunter is still reticent discussing his homosexuality and the relationships this produced. Fortunately, there are a bevy of acquaintances, co-stars, columnists and friends on hand to lend their insights into Hunter's career, and the well-researched movie and television clips provide amusing nostalgia. Do we get a no-holds-barred glimpse into the faded celebrity of a handsome Hollywood movie star? No, but the benign, matter-of-fact way in which Hunter recalls his life is probably more entertaining (if not emotional) than a soul-searching therapy session might be. Hunter has come to terms with himself and his past, and he's happy to trot off quietly on his horse into the sunset. His movie career has been capped nicely by both his 2006 memoir and this film: a once-famous name and face who now enjoys the finer things in life. *** from ****