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Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed( 2023)

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Behind the screen. Beyond the secrets.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Rock Hudson

      Self (archive footage)

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      Joe Carberry

      Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

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      Tim Turner

      Self - Joe's Husband

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      Lee Garlington

      Self - Rock Hudson's Partner

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      Paul Garlington

      Self - Lee's Husband

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      Ken Jillson

      Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

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      Ken Maley

      Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

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      Armistead Maupin

      Self - Author

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      Howard McGillin

      Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

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      Bill Misenhimer

      Self - AIDS Project LA, 1984 - 1985

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      Peter Kevoian

      Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

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      Piper Laurie

      Self - Co-Star (voice) (archive footage)

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      Allison Anders

      Self - Director (voice)

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      Illeana Douglas

      Self - Actor & Author (voice)

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      Linda Evans

      Self - Co-Star (voice) (archive footage)

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      Michael Gottlieb

      Self - Immunologist / HIV Physician (archive sound)

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      Mark Griffin

      Self - Rock Hudson's Biographer (voice)

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      Richard Hodge

      Self - Nephew of Ken Hodge (voice)

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      Robert Hofler

      Self - Henry Wilson's Biographer (voice)

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      Tom Santopietro

      Self - Film Critic (voice)

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      Esther Shapiro

      Self - Producer, Dynasty (voice)

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      David Thomson

      Self - Film Historian (voice)

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      Wes Wheadon

      Self - Optometrist & Friend (voice)

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      Kathleen Hughes

      Self (archive footage)

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      Doris Day

      Self (archive footage)

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      Lucille Ball

      Self (archive footage)

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      Douglas Sirk

      Self (archive footage)

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      James Dean

      Self (archive footage)

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      Elizabeth Taylor

      Self (archive footage)

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      Bea Arthur

      Self (archive footage)

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      Burt Lancaster

      Self (archive footage)

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      Joan Rivers

      Self (archive footage)

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    A review by Brent Marchant

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    Written by Brent Marchant on Thu Jun 29 2023
    Clean-cut All-American Boy Roy Scherer Jr. probably never envisioned the life he would eventually lead when he was growing up in Winnetka, IL. But, once he transformed into rugged, handsome matinee idol Rock Hudson, it all came together, even if it was not how and what he imagined. As one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, Hudson emerged as one of Tinsel Town’s biggest stars in the movies and on television. He was also someone who throngs of women lusted after as a romantic interest, an image that his handlers carefully crafted. There was just one snag in this ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • lgbt
    • hiv/aids epidemic