Trick
“A story about two guys trying to make it in the big city.”
Synopsis
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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Trick
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-21
Top Cast
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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
Eric Bernat
Funky Stage Manager
Michele Brilliant
Gwen, Little Dyke
Scottie Epstein
Muscley Chest Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 8, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$450K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.55x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Fall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Schafer
- Original Score
- David Friedman
- Original Title
- Trick
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $450K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Roadside Attractions, Good Machine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Fall
Jason Schafer
David Friedman
Terry Stacey
Brian A. Kates
Ross Katz, Mary Jane Skalski, Eric d'Arbeloff, Anthony Bregman, Jim Fall
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Fall
Director
David Friedman
Original Music Composer
Jason Schafer
Writer
Brian A. Kates
Editor
Ross Katz
Producer
Jody Asnes
Production Design
Eric d'Arbeloff
Producer
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Mary Gasser
Costume Design
Jim Fall
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trick
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What is Trick about?
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.
Who directed Trick?
Trick was directed by Jim Fall.
Who stars in Trick?
The principal cast of Trick includes Christian Campbell, John Paul Pitoc, Tori Spelling, Brad Beyer, Lacey Kohl.
When was Trick released and how long is it?
Trick was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Trick?
Trick had a reported production budget of $450K and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (4.55 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Trick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trick was composed by David Friedman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trick?
Trick holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).