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Hard Pill

Country: USA, Language: English, 94 mins

  • Director: John Baumgartner
  • Writer: John Baumgartner
  • Producer: Patrick Baca; John E. Ferraro

CGiii Comment

It is definitely an interesting premise...unfortunately, it is not terribly well executed.

There are flashes of talent but the acting does let it down considerably.

Interestingly, if this had had a massive budget - and, a major re-write - an emotional blockbuster could have been made.

Baumgartner's career seems to be slight...but, he does show potential.

Definitely worthy of a look.


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The(ir) Blurb...

A despondent gay man throws his life and relationships into turmoil when he volunteers for a controversial pharmaceutical study for a drug designed to make gay men straight.

Cast & Characters

Jonathan Slavin as Tim;
Scotch Ellis Loring as Joey;
Susan Slome as Sally;
Mike Begovich as Don;
Jennifer Elise Cox as Tanya;
Jason Bushman as Matt;
Beth Grant as Mom;
Michael Chieffo as Dad;
Alec Mapa as Protestor;
Patrick Anthony as Fundy #1;
Lisa Marie Basada as Tiff;
John Baumgartner as Fundy #2;
Karen 'Kaz' Brecher as Cafe Woman;
Maura Dominguez as Fantasy Woman;
John Hartmann as Ed