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Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger (2010): Cast

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Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger is a 2010 documentary directed by André Schäfer and Andrew Davies, starring Rock Hudson, Richard Anderson and Salome Jens. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
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After the credits
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The story

What Is Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger About?

The premise of Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger without spoilers.

Rock Hudson, the quintessential clean‑cut leading man of classic Hollywood, became one of the first major stars to die of AIDS, giving the epidemic a high‑profile face during the 1985 American panic. Marking the 25th anniversary of his death and what would have been his 85th birthday, the documentary examines his iconic screen personas alongside the private, intimate world of Roy Fitzgerald.

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Cast & crew

Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger Cast

Rock Hudson leads the cast, with Richard Anderson and Salome Jens. Directed by André Schäfer and Andrew Davies; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from André Schäfer and Andrew Davies

More films directed by André Schäfer and Andrew Davies: Hape Kerkeling – Total Normal, Confessions of Thomas Mann, Confidence Man, The Magic Mountain: Thomas Mann’s Emblematic Novel and Loriot 100.

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Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Rock Hudson - Schöner fremder Mann” and “Rock Hudson: Beau ténébreux”.

Also known as
  • Rock Hudson - Schöner fremder Mann
  • Rock Hudson: Beau ténébreux
  • Rock Hudson, beau ténébreux

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Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger?

Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger released?

Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger was released on February 13, 2010.

Who directed Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger?

Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger was directed by André Schäfer and Andrew Davies.

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Who is in the cast of Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger?

Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger stars Rock Hudson, Richard Anderson and Salome Jens, among 11 credited actors.

Does Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger have a post-credit scene?

No. Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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