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Luster

Play trailer Poster for Luster 2002,  1h 30m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Jackson (Justin Herwick), a gay Los Angeles poet who engages in a promiscuous lifestyle, has a new gig writing lyrics for rocker Sonny Spike (Willie Garson). While at his friend's record store, Jackson meets the conservative Derek (Sean Thibodeau), who becomes instantly attracted to him. However, Jackson soon becomes obsessed with Billy (Jonah Blechman), a sadomasochist who's romantically linked to Sonny. He also finds himself attracted to his out-of-towner cousin, Jed (B. Wyatt).

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Oct 16, 2003
3/5
Luster has a charming, skittish quality, and Lewis finds pathos and humor in his characters' often painful search for love. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Sep 22, 2003
Surprisingly bland considering the outrageousness of many of the situations. Go to Full Review
Dave Kehr New York Times Sep 11, 2003
1/5
If Mr. Lewis intends Luster as a gay romantic fantasy, the fantasy is entirely one-sided. Go to Full Review
Film Threat Dec 6, 2005
3/5
Film Threat Dec 23, 2003
3/5
David Noh Film Journal International Dec 16, 2003
So bad in a special gay, L.A. way that it's almost an inept classic of its kind. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Everett Lewis

Director

Justin Herwick

Jackson

Shane Powers

Sam

B. Wyatt

Jed

Pamela Gidley

Alyssa

Susanna Melvoin

Sandra

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Movie Info

Synopsis Jackson (Justin Herwick), a gay Los Angeles poet who engages in a promiscuous lifestyle, has a new gig writing lyrics for rocker Sonny Spike (Willie Garson). While at his friend's record store, Jackson meets the conservative Derek (Sean Thibodeau), who becomes instantly attracted to him. However, Jackson soon becomes obsessed with Billy (Jonah Blechman), a sadomasochist who's romantically linked to Sonny. He also finds himself attracted to his out-of-towner cousin, Jed (B. Wyatt).
Director
Everett Lewis
Producer
Robert Shulevitz
Screenwriter
Everett Lewis
Production Co
Film Research Unit
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 9, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.1K
Runtime
1h 30m
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