On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery
“America's favorite gay private eye is back.”
Synopsis
When the residents of a neighborhood are offered huge sums of money to sell their homes to a developer, the only ones to refuse are an elderly lesbian couple. Soon after, the couple's home is besieged by anti-gay vandalism, but Don suspects that the attack is motivated by big-business rather than homophobia.
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Top Cast
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Chad Allen
Donald Strachey
Sebastian Spence
Tim Callahan
Margot Kidder
Dorothy
Daryl Shuttleworth
Detective Bailey
Gabrielle Rose
Edith
Nelson Wong
Kenny Kwon
Damon Runyan
Andrew McWhirter
Lori Triolo
Gina Santer
William MacDonald
Jonas Baskin
Barclay Hope
Carl Deems
Kerry James
Joey Deems
David Orth
Peter Garritty
Ralph Alderman
Sheriff Reg Howard
Keegan MacIntosh
Derek Baskin
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Oliver
- Screenplay & Story
- Gillian Horvath, Ron McGee
- Original Score
- Peter Allen
- Original Title
- On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Blue Productions, Shavick Entertainment, Here! Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Oliver
Gillian Horvath, Ron McGee
Peter Allen
C. Kim Miles
Tony Dean Smith
Paul Colichman, Stephen P. Jarchow, James Shavick
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Oliver
Director
Brett Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Gillian Horvath
Writer
Ron McGee
Writer
Paul Colichman
Producer
Stephen P. Jarchow
Producer
James Shavick
Producer
C. Kim Miles
Director of Photography
Tony Dean Smith
Editor
Rick Whitfield
Production Design
Karen Munnis
Costume Design
Peter Allen
Original Music Composer
Ed Anders
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery about?
When the residents of a neighborhood are offered huge sums of money to sell their homes to a developer, the only ones to refuse are an elderly lesbian couple. Soon after, the couple's home is besieged by anti-gay vandalism, but Don suspects that the attack is motivated by big-business rather than homophobia.
Who directed On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery was directed by Ron Oliver.
Who stars in On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
The principal cast of On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery includes Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Margot Kidder, Daryl Shuttleworth, Gabrielle Rose.
When was On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery released and how long is it?
On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery was composed by Peter Allen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).