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The Hang Up

The Hang Up

19694.11h 15m

Overview

Two vice cops get entangled in a web of prostitution, blackmail and murder.

Directed by John Hayes
Written by John Hayes
Produced by Daniel Cady
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Top Cast

T

Tony Vorno

Sgt. Walsh

Sharon Matt

Sharon Matt

Angel

P

Peter Balakoff

Pyrano

G

Genene Cooper

L

Luke Perry

Bonnie Clark

Bonnie Clark

M

Michael March

G

Gene Blackey

Bambi Allen

Bambi Allen

W

William Guhl

Themes & Keywords

homophobiablackmailstatutory rapecross dressingprostitutionspavice copsfake orgasm

About The Hang Up

The Hang Up is a crime, drama, romance film released in 1969 exploring themes of homophobia, blackmail, statutory rape, cross dressing, prostitution, spa. Directed by John Hayes, it stars Tony Vorno, Sharon Matt, Peter Balakoff. Two vice cops get entangled in a web of prostitution, blackmail and murder.

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