Too Outrageous!
Encyclopedia
Too Outrageous! is a 1987 Canadian comedy film
. Directed and written by Richard Benner
, the film is based on a story by Margaret Gibson. The film stars Craig Russell
as Robin Turner, a drag queen
.
Too Outrageous! is about the further adventures of Robin Turner, a gay hairdresser-turned-drag queen
nightclub performer.
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
. Directed and written by Richard Benner
Richard Benner
Richard Benner was an American film director and screenwriter. His 1977 film Outrageous! was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival, where Craig Russell won the Silver Bear for Best Actor.-External links:...
, the film is based on a story by Margaret Gibson. The film stars Craig Russell
Craig Russell (actor)
Russell Craig Eadie , better known by his stage name Craig Russell, was a Canadian female impersonator and actor.-Early life and career:...
as Robin Turner, a drag queen
Drag queen
A drag queen is a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. There are many kinds of drag artists and they vary greatly, from professionals who have starred in films to people who just try it once. Drag queens also vary by class and culture and...
.
Plot
Too Outrageous! is the 1987 sequel to the 1977 film Outrageous!Outrageous!
Outrageous! is a Canadian comedy film, released in 1977. The film was directed and written by Richard Benner, and based on a short story by Margaret Gibson. The film stars Craig Russell as Robin Turner, a drag queen, and Hollis McLaren as Liza Conners, Turner's schizophrenic roommate...
Too Outrageous! is about the further adventures of Robin Turner, a gay hairdresser-turned-drag queen
Drag queen
A drag queen is a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. There are many kinds of drag artists and they vary greatly, from professionals who have starred in films to people who just try it once. Drag queens also vary by class and culture and...
nightclub performer.
Recognition
- Nominated for Genie AwardGenie AwardGenie Awards are given out to recognize the best of Canadian cinema by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. From 1949-1979, the awards were named the Canadian Film Awards...
for Best Achievement in Overall SoundGenie Award for Best Achievement in Overall SoundThe Genie Award for Best Achievement in Overall Sound is awarded by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to the best Canadian sound designer.-1st Genie Awards:* Karl Scherer, Austin Grimaldi, Dino Pigat, Joe Grimaldi, The Changeling...
, 1988. - Nominated for Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award, best cinematography in a feature film, 1987.
Sources
- http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808738027/info
- http://books.google.com/books?id=6EgPDierNGUC&pg=PA1431&lpg=PA1431&dq=too+outrageous+Richard+Benner&source=bl&ots=AjKhdQUqvt&sig=Q5gRbGFmL7hkBe5rmN4Ja5MIDxI&hl=en&ei=eljWTMzTO5CusAPP9umMCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CDYQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=too%20outrageous%20Richard%20Benner&f=false
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