Jerker
Synopsis
The movie, adapted from Robert Chesley's homoerotic play of the same title, revolves around two men who started out as phone sex buddies who grew on each other through time. The fragility of this kind of relationship is put to fore when Bert (Tom Wagner) got sick and couldn't return his calls. J.R. was left with nothing to hold on to but blank hope. No warning. No goodbye. Bert is gone.
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January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Chesley, Hugh Harrison
- Original Score
- Michael Angelo
- Original Title
- Jerker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Out & About Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Harrison
Robert Chesley, Hugh Harrison
Michael Angelo
Hugh Harrison, Kevin Glover, Smitty, Lou Toth
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Harrison
Director
Hugh Harrison
Producer
Robert Chesley
Writer
Smitty
Producer
Lou Toth
Producer
Hugh Harrison
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jerker
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What is Jerker about?
The movie, adapted from Robert Chesley's homoerotic play of the same title, revolves around two men who started out as phone sex buddies who grew on each other through time. The fragility of this kind of relationship is put to fore when Bert (Tom Wagner) got sick and couldn't return his calls. J.R. was left with nothing to hold on to but blank hope. No warning. No goodbye. Bert is gone.
Who directed Jerker?
Jerker was directed by Hugh Harrison.
Who stars in Jerker?
The principal cast of Jerker includes Tom Wagner, Joseph P. Stachura, Brad Majors, Barbara Stachura, Laura Walker.
When was Jerker released and how long is it?
Jerker was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Jerker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jerker was composed by Michael Angelo.