The Lavender Scare
"Thousands lost their jobs. Some lost their lives. A courageous few fought back."
Originally released in 2019. The Lavender Scare is a documentary film. directed by Josh Howard. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glenn Close, Joan Cassidy, and David Hyde Pierce
Synopsis
At the height of the Cold War, President Eisenhower deems homosexuals to be security risks. A vicious witch hunt ensues, ruining thousands of American lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Close
as Narrator (voice)
Joan Cassidy
as Herself (archive footage)
David Hyde Pierce
as Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
T. R. Knight
as Drew Ference (voice)
Joseph McCarthy
as Himself (archive footage)
Cynthia Nixon
as Madeleine Tress (voice)
Zachary Quinto
as Dennis Flinn (voice)
David K. Johnson
as Himself
Lillian Faderman
as Herself
John D'Emilio
as Himself
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lavender Scare about?
At the height of the Cold War, President Eisenhower deems homosexuals to be security risks. A vicious witch hunt ensues, ruining thousands of American lives.
Who directed The Lavender Scare?
The Lavender Scare was directed by Josh Howard.
How long is The Lavender Scare?
The Lavender Scare has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Lavender Scare released?
The Lavender Scare was released on June 7, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lavender Scare?
The main cast of The Lavender Scare includes Glenn Close, Joan Cassidy, David Hyde Pierce, T. R. Knight, Joseph McCarthy.