Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery

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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