Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery
“Some secrets kill.”
Synopsis
When hard boiled private eye Donald Strachey finds his latest client dead, an apparent suicide, Albany’s favorite gay detective smells a rat and decides to take matters into his own hands. With the help of his straight-laced but adoring husband Tim and his occasionally too-eager assistant Kenny, Strachey’s investigation leads him on a dark and dangerous trail into the world of "gay conversion therapy".
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Shock To The System: Movie TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-29
Top Cast
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Chad Allen
Donald Strachey
Sebastian Spence
Timmy Callahan
Michael Woods
Dr. Trevor Cornell
Morgan Fairchild
Phyllis Hale
Daryl Shuttleworth
Detective Bailey
Anne Marie DeLuise
Lynn Cornell
Stephen Huszar
Grey
Nelson Wong
Kenny Kwon
Ryan Kennedy
Walter
Shawn Roberts
Larry
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Levon
Rikki Gagne
Katey Simmons
Gerry Morton
Jefferson
Morgan Brayton
Hannah
Leanne Adachi
Dr. Sung
Jared Keeso
Paul Hale
Robert Kaiser
Tobias
Giles Panton
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Oliver
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron McGee, Richard Stevenson
- Original Score
- Peter Allen
- Original Title
- Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Shavick Entertainment, Insight Film Studios, Here! Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Oliver
Ron McGee, Richard Stevenson
Peter Allen
C. Kim Miles
Steve Schmidt
Kirk Shaw, Paul Colichman, Barry Krost, Jeffrey Schenck, James Shavick
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Oliver
Director
Ron McGee
Writer
C. Kim Miles
Director of Photography
Rick Whitfield
Production Design
Sylvie Gendron
Costume Design
Kirk Shaw
Producer
Steve Schmidt
Editor
Steven McMichael
Stunt Coordinator
Owen Walstrom
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Allen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery
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What is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery about?
When hard boiled private eye Donald Strachey finds his latest client dead, an apparent suicide, Albany’s favorite gay detective smells a rat and decides to take matters into his own hands. With the help of his straight-laced but adoring husband Tim and his occasionally too-eager assistant Kenny, Strachey’s investigation leads him on a dark and dangerous trail into the world of "gay conversion therapy".
Who directed Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery was directed by Ron Oliver.
Who stars in Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
The principal cast of Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery includes Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Michael Woods, Morgan Fairchild, Daryl Shuttleworth.
When was Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery released and how long is it?
Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery was composed by Peter Allen.
Is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery based on a book or true story?
Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).