Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2010, Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger is a documentary film directed by André Schäfer, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Rock Hudson was a virile screen idol who was the epitome of clean-cut masculinity. He was one of the first Hollywood celebrities to die of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, providing the killer virus with a famous face amidst the American AIDS paranoia of 1985. 2010 is not only the 25th anniversary of his death but would also have been his 85 birthday. The film investigates the many film roles Rock Hudson played, against the more intimate and private world of Roy Fitzgerald.
Who’s in it. Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger stars Rock Hudson as Himself (archive footage), Salome Jens as Herself, Richard Anderson as Himself and Richard Dyer as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger page.
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- Where can I watch Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger worth watching?
- Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger?
- Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger stars Rock Hudson, Salome Jens, Richard Anderson, Richard Dyer and Armistead Maupin.
- When was Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger released?
- Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.