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Status
Released
Release
2023
Runtime
1h 45m
HBO Max Amazon Channel
HBO Max"Behind the screen. Beyond the secrets."
This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public "ladies' man" persona to his private life as a gay man.
32 Cast Members
Rock Hudson
Self (archive footage)
Joe Carberry
Self - Rock Hudson's Friend
Tim Turner
Self - Joe's Husband
Lee Garlington
Self - Rock Hudson's Partner
Paul Garlington
Self - Lee's Husband
Ken Jillson
Self - Rock Hudson's Friend
Ken Maley
Self - Rock Hudson's Friend
Armistead Maupin
Self - Author
Howard McGillin
Self - Rock Hudson's Friend
Bill Misenhimer
Self - AIDS Project LA, 1984 - 1985
Peter Kevoian
Self - Rock Hudson's Friend
Piper Laurie
Self - Co-Star (voice) (archive footage)
Allison Anders
Self - Director (voice)
Illeana Douglas
Self - Actor & Author (voice)
Linda Evans
Self - Co-Star (voice) (archive footage)
Michael Gottlieb
Self - Immunologist / HIV Physician (archive sound)
Mark Griffin
Self - Rock Hudson's Biographer (voice)
Richard Hodge
Self - Nephew of Ken Hodge (voice)
Robert Hofler
Self - Henry Wilson's Biographer (voice)
Tom Santopietro
Self - Film Critic (voice)
