The Trip
 (2002)
Comedy, Drama, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#3
8*
Seen ItYes
(2/4/2019 Home)
807839000610
IMDB   7.1
95 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
James Handy Hal
Connie Sawyer Barbara Baxter
Geoffrey Rivas Police Officer
Alexis Arquette Michael
Jill St. John Mary Oakley
Art Hindle Ted Oakley
Julie Brown OutLoud Receptionist
Brian Leckner Man One
Alfred Dennis George Baxter
Steve Braun Tommy Ballenger
Ray Baker Peter Baxter
Alejandro Patino Gas Station Owner
Dennis Bailey Larry Jenkins
Faith Salie Ignored Woman
Sirena Irwin Beverly
Larry Sullivan Alan Oakley
Cy Carter Young Fan at Bookstore
Rosemary Alexander Ticket Agent
David Mixner Himself
Candy Ass Cocksucker
John Harnagel Middle Aged Man
Christina Hempstead TV Reporter
Doug Lee Stoner
Al Rondon Motel Manager
Miles Swain Mark
Zoe Logan 1973 Jogger
Director
Miles Swain
Mark Cross
Producer Ned Adams
Tom Blount
Houston King
Miles Swain
Writer/Composer Miles Swain
Cinematography Scott Kevan
Charles L. Barbee
Music Steven Chesne


When 19-year-old gay-rights activist Tommy and 24-year-old Alan first meet in 1973, they find themselves on the opposite sides of the political coin. Despite their many differences, they form a loving long-term relationship. In 1977, during Anita Bryant's crusade, an anti-gay book Alan wrote years before gets published without his consent. The book destroys Tommy's credibility as a well-known activist, resulting in Tommy and Alan's break-up. Seven years later, Alan is given a second chance, a reunion with Tommy and the opportunity to set things right.
1980's. (John Deitz)
Edition Details
Edition Special Edition
Distributor TLA Releasing
Release Date 12/9/2003
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3, Letterboxed)
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 1

Features
Commentary with Director and Cast
Deleted Scenes with Commentary
Bloopers
Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

Notes
Richard & I originally saw this film at the 2003? Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

A gay melodrama coming-out/love-story of the pre and early HIV/AIDS era. While it seems somewhat dated now (2007), it provides many personal reminders of the 1970-1980's. It was not all that unusual for strong relationships to develop between gaymen of widely different activist and political philosophies.