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Straightman(1999)
Status: Released
Date: 1999-01-01
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Time: 1h 41m
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Ben Redgrave, Butch Jerinic and Ben Berkowitz star in this film about two best buddies, David and Jack, who must reinvent their friendship when they become roommates after being thrown out by their girlfriends. But their woes have nothing to do with the logistics of living together; the issues are far more complicated. While David's glad to be single again, Jack realizes he's actually gay. What will happen next?
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Ben Redgrave, Butch Jerinic and Ben Berkowitz star in this film about two best buddies, David and Jack, who must reinvent their friendship when they become roommates after being thrown out by their girlfriends. But their woes have nothing to do with the logistics of living together; the issues are far more complicated. While David's glad to be single again, Jack realizes he's actually gay. What will happen next?
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1999-01-01
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