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Schoolteacher Howard lives happily with his fiance until a famous former student pronounces him gay on national TV. Howard denies the claim, but no one seems to believe him and he starts to wonder how 'straight' he really is. Sharp comedy, inspired by Tom Hanks' Oscar acceptance speech for Philadelphia.

Keywords:

Comedy, Gay, Homosexual, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1997) (3 Star)

Cast:

Kevin Kline	.... Howard Brackett
Joan Cusack	.... Emily Montgomery
Tom Selleck	.... Peter Malloy
Matt Dillon	.... Cameron Drake
Debbie Reynolds	.... Berniece Brackett
Wilford Brimley	.... Frank Brackett

Supporting Cast:

Bob Newhart	.... Tom Halliwell
Gregory Jbara	.... Walter Brackett
Shalom Harlow	.... Sonya
Shawn Hatosy	.... Jack
Zak Orth	.... Mike Stergo
Lauren Ambrose	.... Vicky
Alexandra Holden	.... Meredith
Lewis J. Stadlen	.... Edward 'Ed' Kenrow
Deborah Rush	.... Ava Blazer

Directors:

Frank Oz

Writers:

Paul Rudnick

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