The Sixth Reel

1H 34MIN

Availability ended 11/28/2021 EDT
Life is short, film is forever!
When the death of a close friend unearths the long-thought lost final reel of a classic undiscovered film, Jimmy (Charles Busch, Psycho Beach Party and Die, Mommie, Die!) and his social circle of obsessive collectors each concoct wild, underhanded schemes to cash in on a big sale of the film. The latest creation from the legendary Charles Busch, this hilarious caper stars Busch as Jimmy, an Old Hollywood-obsessed New Yorker who’s one of an extended community of discerning—and extremely catty—movie memorabilia collectors. When the death of a close friend unearths the long-thought lost final reel of a classic Tod Browning horror film, Jimmy and his cohorts each concoct underhanded schemes involving false romances, drag personas …. and maybe vampires? … to cash in on a big sale of the film. But can the urge to bring the moviegoing community together with this lost classic prevail over the desire to get rich quick? Featuring memorable turns from Margaret Cho, Tim Daly, and Julie Halston, The Sixth Reel is equal parts salty and sweet, and an utter delight. We can think of no better way to celebrate a return to the movies than this celebration of unbridled—and sometimes unhinged—movie love!

Credits

Directed by Carl Andress
Charles Busch

Written by Carl Andress
Charles Busch

Produced by Jamie Buckner
Ash Christian
Alex Peace-Power

Cast Charles Busch
Margaret Cho
Patrick Page
Cady Huffman
Julie Halston
Tim Daly
André De Shields

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