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Release Year1994
Runtime0h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes12
DirectorRaoul O'Connell
WritersRaoul O'Connell
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Friend of Dorothy
About A Friend of Dorothy
Winston arrives at NYU as a freshman, knowing he's gay and wondering where that fact will lead him. He falls hard for Tom, his temporary roommate who's soon to leave for L.A., and it's a big risk to express these feelings. Meanwhile, temptations and opportunities abound in the Village: sex in public toilets, uninhibited people at parties, and knowing Act-uppers. Plus, there are misinterpreted signals, like the ones Winston gets from a Moonie. With help from his hometown friend Anne, Winston keeps his equilibrium and finds the perfect place to meet someone: the Judy Garland rack at Tower Records.
Directed by Raoul O'Connell, A Friend of Dorothy leans on a strong ensemble — Raoul O'Connell, Ann Russo, Greg Lauren — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1994.
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