Overview

Lewis, a gay writer of romantic novels, writes an article on gay issues under the pseudonym of "Zippy Grimes." The reason for this is that he hasn't come out yet and he doesn't want to alienate his mainly female fan-base. The article is a great success and leads to a huge amount of reactions, mainly from other gay men who are leading a double life. He decides to meet a number of these letter writers and eventually is forced to come out.

Cast

Anton Rodgers, Nigel Havers, Hywel Bennett, Michael Byrne, Richard Pearson, Helen Cherry, Lynda La Plante, Roy Evans

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What is "Coming Out" about?

Lewis, a gay writer of romantic novels, writes an article on gay issues under the pseudonym of "Zippy Grimes." The reason for this is that he hasn't come out yet and he doesn't want to alienate his mainly female fan-base. The article is a great success and leads to a huge amount of reactions, mainly from other gay men who are leading a double life. He decides to meet a number of these letter writers and eventually is forced to come out.

When was "Coming Out" released?

Coming Out was released in 1979.

Who stars in "Coming Out"?

The cast includes Anton Rodgers, Nigel Havers, Hywel Bennett, Michael Byrne.

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