Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery
America's first gay detective.
R 2005 · 99 min · ★ 5.8 · Crime, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Gay detective Donald Strachey is commissioned to protect gay activist John Rutka, known for "outing" prominent citizens.
Directed by Ron Oliver · Written by Mark Saltzman
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Chad Allen Donald Strachey -
Sebastian Spence Timmy Callahan -
Jack Wetherall John Rutka -
Woody Jeffreys Eddie Santon -
Sean Young Ann Rutka -
April Telek Alice Savage -
John Moore Bishop McFee -
Alf Humphreys Father Morgan -
P. Lynn Johnson Senator Dianne Glassman -
Guy Fauchon Newspaper Photographer -
James Michalopolous Dark Glasses -
Moneca Delain Nurse
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