Lesbionage (1988)
A romantic detective thriller
In this romantic thriller, blackmail, kidnapping, and fraud combine to give two lesbian private detectives (and lovers) their toughest case. Will their relationship survive? Produced by women for women.
Director: Joyce Compton
Genre: Comedy, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 31, 1988
Cast
- Jewelle Gomez - Margaret Pearson
- Lou Sullivan - Sammy Reeves
- Liz Prescott - Carter Hayes / Telephone Message
- L.M. Stuart - Reno Sweeney
- David Schroeder - Bernie
- David Benko - Louis
- Scottie - Anna
- Zelda - Barbara
- Urvashi Vaid - Colette
- Tammy Arnold - Congressional Clerk
Screenplay
Music: Liz Pringle
Editing: Joyce Compton
Production: POP Video
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
washington dc, usa, kidnapping, detective, lesbian relationship, lesbian sex, private detective, queer, lesbian, independent film, hilarious
More Films by Director: Joyce Compton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lesbionage about?
- In this romantic thriller, blackmail, kidnapping, and fraud combine to give two lesbian private detectives (and lovers) their toughest case. Will their relationship survive? Produced by women for women.
- Who directed Lesbionage?
- Lesbionage was directed by Joyce Compton.
- Who stars in Lesbionage?
- Lesbionage stars Jewelle Gomez, Lou Sullivan, Liz Prescott, L.M. Stuart, David Schroeder, David Benko.
- How long is Lesbionage?
- Lesbionage has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Lesbionage?
- Lesbionage is a Comedy, Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was Lesbionage produced?
- Lesbionage was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lesbionage?
- The themes of Lesbionage include: Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Neo-Noir Detective Stories.