Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery
“America's first gay detective.”
Synopsis
Gay detective Donald Strachey is commissioned to protect gay activist John Rutka, known for "outing" prominent citizens.
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Trailer: Third Man OutOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-12
Top Cast
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Chad Allen
Donald Strachey
Sebastian Spence
Timmy Callahan
Jack Wetherall
John Rutka
Woody Jeffreys
Eddie Santon
Sean Young
Ann Rutka
April Telek
Alice Savage
John Moore
Bishop McFee
Alf Humphreys
Father Morgan
P. Lynn Johnson
Senator Dianne Glassman
Guy Fauchon
Newspaper Photographer
James Michalopolous
Dark Glasses
Moneca Delain
Nurse
Kirsten Alter
Allison
David Palffy
Congressman Bruno Slinger
Colin Lawrence
Cole
Mary Belle McDonald
Eleanor
Anthony O'Clery
Redd Koontz
Daryl Shuttleworth
Detective Bub Bailey
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Oliver
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Saltzman, Richard Stevenson
- Original Score
- Ronnie Way, William Buckingham III
- Original Title
- Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Shavick Entertainment, Insight Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Oliver
Mark Saltzman, Richard Stevenson
Ronnie Way, William Buckingham III
C. Kim Miles
Tony Dean Smith
Kirk Shaw, Randy Zalken, Barry Krost, James Shavick, Paul Colichman
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Oliver
Director
C. Kim Miles
Director of Photography
Mark Saltzman
Writer
Rick Whitfield
Production Design
Tony Dean Smith
Editor
Richard Mintak
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sandy Buck
Costume Design
Raymond Sammel
Stunt Coordinator
Ed Anders
Stunt Coordinator
William Buckingham III
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
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 Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery
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What is Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery about?
Gay detective Donald Strachey is commissioned to protect gay activist John Rutka, known for "outing" prominent citizens.
Who directed Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery was directed by Ron Oliver.
Who stars in Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
The principal cast of Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery includes Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Jack Wetherall, Woody Jeffreys, Sean Young.
When was Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery released and how long is it?
Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery was composed by Ronnie Way, William Buckingham III.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery 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.).