The Spirit Is Willing
Synopsis
'The Spirit Is Willing' is an amusing, often hot look at Halloween fun through the eyes of three stereotypical older gay men who reminisce about all the fun they had when they were young studs. And with the help of a magic voodoo potion, they hope to relive their glory days.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim L. Ball
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim L. Ball
- Original Title
- The Spirit Is Willing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Pan Pacific Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim L. Ball
Jim L. Ball
James Andrews
Jim L. Ball
Department Leadership Roster
Jim L. Ball
Director
James Andrews
Editor
Jim L. Ball
Writer
Jim L. Ball
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spirit Is Willing
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What is The Spirit Is Willing about?
'The Spirit Is Willing' is an amusing, often hot look at Halloween fun through the eyes of three stereotypical older gay men who reminisce about all the fun they had when they were young studs. And with the help of a magic voodoo potion, they hope to relive their glory days.
Who directed The Spirit Is Willing?
The Spirit Is Willing was directed by Jim L. Ball.
Who stars in The Spirit Is Willing?
The principal cast of The Spirit Is Willing includes Jim Battaglia, Michael Ram, Shane Michaels, Sergio Canali, Matthew Marks.
When was The Spirit Is Willing released and how long is it?
The Spirit Is Willing was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spirit Is Willing?
The Spirit Is Willing holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).