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Trip (The)

Country: USA, Language: English, 95 mins

  • Director: Miles Swain
  • Writer: Miles Swain
  • Producer: Ned Adams; Tom Blount

CGiii Comment

This is an ambitious film on a tight budget.

It does, unfortunately, feature some really bad wigs and dubious production values.

Some good performances raise it from mediocrity and a fine and moving story is told.

Try and ignore all that fake hair.

It could have been a powder keg.


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The(ir) Blurb...

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.

Cast & Characters

Larry Sullivan as Alan Oakley;
Steve Braun as Tommy Ballenger;
Ray Baker as Peter Baxter;
James Handy as Hal;
Faith Salie as Ignored Woman;
Dennis Bailey as Larry Jenkins;
Alexis Arquette as Michael;
Sirena Irwin as Beverly;
Zoe 'Joshua Tree' Logan as 1973 Jogger;
Jill St. John as Mary Oakley;
Art Hindle as Ted Oakley;
Christina Hempstead as TV Reporter;
Julie Brown as OutLoud Receptionist;
David Mixner as Himself;
Alfred Dennis as George Baxter