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The Velocity of Gary (1998)

The Velocity of Gary poster
Directed by
Dan Ireland
Genre
drama film, romantic comedy, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 37m
Rated
R
Rating
4.2 of 10 from 21 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young bisexual man named Gary navigates his complicated feelings for a charismatic porn star and a woman who loves him. Set in New York City, the story follows their intertwined relationships and the struggles they face with identity and connection.

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What happens

The Velocity of Gary, also known as The Velocity of Gary* *(Not His Real Name), is a 1998 American drama film directed by Dan Ireland and written by James Still, based on his homonymous play. It stars Thomas Jane in the title role, along with Salma Hayek and Vincent D'Onofrio. The film was screened at the 1998 San Sebastián International Film Festival, and was released in Los Angeles and New York City on July 16, 1999. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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