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.
Writing
Snappy dialogue that captures pre-internet cruising culture perfectly.
Costume
Peak late-90s club kid fashion, every outfit a time capsule.
Acting
Tori Spelling's unhinged diva meltdown—career highlight, honestly.
Director
Jim Fall
Christian Campbell
Gabriel
John Paul Pitoc
Mark
Tori Spelling
Katherine
Brad Beyer
Rich
Lacey Kohl
Genevieve
Steve Hayes
Perry
Will Keenan
Dude
Lorri Bagley
Judy
Joey Dedio
Ex Go-Go Boy
Kevin Chamberlin
Perry's Ex
Kate Flannery
Ridiculous Writer
Missi Pyle
Actress with Flowers
Debbie Troche
Actress with Videotape
Miss Coco Peru
Coco Peru
Nat DeWolf
Gay Reveler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in 18 days on a $450k budget, it became a sleeper hit at LGBTQ+ festivals before mainstream distribution.
The 'Trick' musical number Gabriel performs was written by the film's composer David Friedman, who based it on his own failed love life.
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