The Gay Deceivers (1968)
Synopsis
Two young men, Danny and Elliot, try to avoid the military draft by pretending to be gay. The recruiting officer doesn't believe them, so they have to pretend to be gay in an effort to convince him.
They move into an apartment building and try blending in with the residents (all of them gay), with amusing results.
From CHRISTOPHER:
For the premiere of "The Gay Deceivers," my agent called, and wanted to make sure I was attending. I told her I was, and she informed me, "Good. Because BRUCE KESSLER has a gift for you." And I pondered, 'Why is he bringing a gift to the premiere?'
Anyway, the evening arrived; and so did I, along with three or four friends. I walked into the theatre, a relative unknown. When we left the theatre, I was mobbed by the crowd; and I needed everyone of my friends to help me get to the car.
For the time (1969), the film was very avant-garde. One other picture came out about the same time that dealt with the subject; and that was my friend, DOMINICK DUNNE'S, "The Boys in the Band." But we were first, and I think we set the tone for the hilarity that ensued. The story was cute, had a little twist at the end, and was filled with some wonderful character parts. 'They say,' two people stole the movie. MICHAEL GREER... and 'yours truly.'
Indeed, my entrance caused such a stir... so many hoots and foot stomping... the projectionist had to rewind a bit so that the subsequent lines weren't lost on the audience.
From that night forward... for several years to come... my life was never the same. It was both good and bad. Either way, it was quite a ride.
Oh, and the gift from the Director? MR. KESSLER 'gave' me Single-Card Billing in the credits. That's something some actors NEVER receive.
CHRISTOPHER and LARRY CASEY in the party scene.
CHRISTOPHER, LARRY CASEY, TRIGG KELLY, TONY EPPER
RON GANS joins the group as CHRISTOPHER delivers his most memorable line in the film - you'll have to watch the film to learn what the line is!