The Gay Deceivers
“Is he? Or isn't he?”
Synopsis
Two men try to avoid military service by pretending to be gay, but they must act the part when the recruiting officer doesn't buy it.
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Top Cast
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Kevin Coughlin
Danny Devlin
Lawrence P. Casey
Elliot Crane
Brooke Bundy
Karen
Jo Ann Harris
Leslie Devlin
Michael Greer
Malcolm
Sebastian Brook
Craig
Jack Starrett
Colonel Dixon
Christopher Riordan
Duane
Richard Webb
Mr. Devlin
Eloise Hardt
Mrs. Devlin
Jeanne Baird
Mrs. Conway
Marishka
Carolyn
Dean Cromer
Psychiastrist
Joe Tornatore
Sergeant Kravits
Robert Reese
Real Estate Agent
Douglas Hume
Corporal
David Osterhout
Stern
Marilyn Wirt
Sybil
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Kessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Wish
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- The Gay Deceivers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Fanfare Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Kessler
Jerome Wish, Abe Polsky, Gil Lasky
Stu Phillips
Richard C. Glouner
Renn Reynolds, Reg Browne
Joe Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Kessler
Director
Jerome Wish
Screenplay
Joe Solomon
Producer
Richard C. Glouner
Director of Photography
Renn Reynolds
Editor
Reg Browne
Editor
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gay Deceivers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gay Deceivers about?
Two men try to avoid military service by pretending to be gay, but they must act the part when the recruiting officer doesn't buy it.
Who directed The Gay Deceivers?
The Gay Deceivers was directed by Bruce Kessler.
Who stars in The Gay Deceivers?
The principal cast of The Gay Deceivers includes Kevin Coughlin, Lawrence P. Casey, Brooke Bundy, Jo Ann Harris, Michael Greer.
When was The Gay Deceivers released and how long is it?
The Gay Deceivers was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gay Deceivers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gay Deceivers was composed by Stu Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gay Deceivers?
The Gay Deceivers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).