Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

“Behind the screen. Beyond the secrets.”

5.7(19)20231h 45m

Documentary

This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public "ladies' man" persona to his private life as a gay man.

Director

Stephen Kijak

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Cast

Rock Hudson

Self (archive footage)

Joe Carberry

Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

Tim Turner

Self - Joe's Husband

Lee Garlington

Self - Rock Hudson's Partner

Paul Garlington

Self - Lee's Husband

Ken Jillson

Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

Ken Maley

Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

Armistead Maupin

Self - Author

Howard McGillin

Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

Bill Misenhimer

Self - AIDS Project LA, 1984 - 1985

Peter Kevoian

Self - Rock Hudson's Friend

Piper Laurie

Self - Co-Star (voice) (archive footage)

Reviews

1 review

Brent_Marchant

2y ago

8.0

Clean-cut All-American Boy Roy Scherer Jr. probably never envisioned the life he would eventually lead when he was growing up in Winnetka, IL. But, once he transformed into rugged, handsome matinee idol Rock Hudson, it all came together, even if it was not how and what he imagined. As one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, Hudson emerged as one of Tinsel Town’s bi...