The read
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Gay hair stylist Robin Turner does a lot of work for drag queens, all the while dreaming that he'll someday find the courage to perform in drag himself. When his schizophrenic friend, Liza, turns up looking for a place to stay, the two form an increasingly tight bond, Robin helping Liza through an unplanned pregnancy and Liza pushing Robin to develop a successful nightclub act.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Margaret Gibson GilboordWriter
- Richard BennerDirector
- Richard BennerWriter
- Paul HoffertOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Craig RussellRobin Turner
- Hollis McLarenLiza Connors
- Richert EasleyPerry
- Allan MoyleMartin
- David McIlwraithBob
- Gerry SalsbergJason
- Andrée PelletierAnne
- Helen ShaverJo
- Martha GibsonNurse Carr
- Helen HughesMrs. Connors
- Jonah RoystonDr. Beddoes
- Richard MoffattStewart
Stills
Themes
schizophreniahairdresserdrag queenroommatestoronto, canadalgbtfemale impersonatordrag showgay theme