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Trick

Trick

A story about two guys trying to make it in the big city.

19996.91h 29m

Overview

Gabriel is a young, aspiring musical composer whose life seems stuck in the First Act. When his new musical number gets a critical reception, a theatre colleague, Perry, tells Gabriel that he needs to get a life before he can write about one – so he heads straight for his local gay bar.

Directed by Jim Fall
Written by Jason Schafer
Produced by Ross Katz, Eric d'Arbeloff, Jim Fall
Box OfficeBudget: $450KRevenue: $2.0M

Top Cast

Christian Campbell

Christian Campbell

Gabriel

John Paul Pitoc

John Paul Pitoc

Mark

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling

Katherine

Brad Beyer

Brad Beyer

Rich

Lacey Kohl

Lacey Kohl

Genevieve

Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes

Perry

Will Keenan

Will Keenan

Dude

Lorri Bagley

Lorri Bagley

Judy

Joey Dedio

Joey Dedio

Ex Go-Go Boy

Kevin Chamberlin

Kevin Chamberlin

Perry's Ex

Themes & Keywords

coming outnew york citydrag queengo-go dancerroommatesone-night standstripperwriterlgbtbroadway musicalmanhattan, new york citygay themegay relationship

About Trick

Trick is a comedy, romance film released in 1999 exploring themes of coming out, new york city, drag queen, go-go dancer, roommates, one-night stand. Directed by Jim Fall, it stars Christian Campbell, John Paul Pitoc, Tori Spelling. Gabriel is a young, aspiring musical composer whose life seems stuck in the First Act. When his new musical number gets a critical reception, a theatre colleague, Perry, tells Gabriel that he needs to get a life before he can write about one – so he heads straight for his local gay bar.

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