Coming Out
Originally released in 1979. Coming Out is a drama/comedy film. directed by Carol Wiseman. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anton Rodgers, Nigel Havers, and Hywel Bennett
Synopsis
Lewis, a gay writer of romantic novels, writes an article on gay issues under the pseudonym of "Zippy Grimes." The reason for this is that he hasn't come out yet and he doesn't want to alienate his mainly female fan-base. The article is a great success and leads to a huge amount of reactions, mainly from other gay men who are leading a double life. He decides to meet a number of these letter writers and eventually is forced to come out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anton Rodgers
as Lewis Duncan/Zippy Grimes
Nigel Havers
as Richie
Hywel Bennett
as Harry Essendorf
Michael Byrne
as Gunnar Wedelman
Richard Pearson
as Gerald Fox
Helen Cherry
as Mrs Cooper
Lynda La Plante
as Cecilia Plasche (as Lynda Marchal)
Roy Evans
as Charlie Rose
Ben Ellison
as Polo
Anthony Felton
as Brian
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coming Out about?
Lewis, a gay writer of romantic novels, writes an article on gay issues under the pseudonym of "Zippy Grimes." The reason for this is that he hasn't come out yet and he doesn't want to alienate his...
Who directed Coming Out?
Coming Out was directed by Carol Wiseman.
How long is Coming Out?
Coming Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Coming Out released?
Coming Out was released on April 10, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coming Out?
The main cast of Coming Out includes Anton Rodgers, Nigel Havers, Hywel Bennett, Michael Byrne, Richard Pearson.