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Surrender Dorothy

  • 1998
  • Unrated
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
422
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Surrender Dorothy (1998)
Dark ComedyComedyDramaRomance

Lahn is a heroin addict who will do anything for his dose. He robs a dealer and bumps into Trevor, who works at a restaurant. He gives him shelter, but for that turns him into his slave, mak... Read allLahn is a heroin addict who will do anything for his dose. He robs a dealer and bumps into Trevor, who works at a restaurant. He gives him shelter, but for that turns him into his slave, makes him dress in drag, and names him Dorothy.Lahn is a heroin addict who will do anything for his dose. He robs a dealer and bumps into Trevor, who works at a restaurant. He gives him shelter, but for that turns him into his slave, makes him dress in drag, and names him Dorothy.

  • Director
    • Kevin DiNovis
  • Writer
    • Kevin DiNovis
  • Stars
    • Peter Pryor
    • Kevin DiNovis
    • Jason Centeno
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    422
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin DiNovis
    • Writer
      • Kevin DiNovis
    • Stars
      • Peter Pryor
      • Kevin DiNovis
      • Jason Centeno
    • 9User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Peter Pryor
    • Trevor
    Kevin DiNovis
    • Lanh…
    Jason Centeno
    • Denis
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Vicki
    • (as Elizabeth Casey)
    Marcos Muniz
    • Angel
    Keri Merboth
    • Nadia
    Richard Goldberg
    • Troy
    Marion Wrenn
    • Candice
    Lori Lantz
    • Fork Girl
    Eric John Dugan
    Eric John Dugan
    • Bully
    • (as Eric Giancoli)
    Gregory K. Maier
    • Medical Store Clerk
    David Reineke
    • Bouncer in Barfight scene
    • Director
      • Kevin DiNovis
    • Writer
      • Kevin DiNovis
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    2mlevel

    Offender Mostly

    This film seemed to be going for shock value, but without much sense of reality in the script or in the acting.

    No addict of any kind would submit to the indignities depicted here unless predisposed to do so.

    I rated this 2 out of 10, though, because of a pretty cool soundtrack, and because "Dorothy" was kinda cute. ;-)
    1D Throat

    Sick with funny moments

    This movie about a sexually depraved young man starts out good enough, but as soon as Dorothy appears, the story turns for the worse. Definitely not for everyone, though one could say the makers have been bold enough to make a movie about this subject.

    I could care less, frankly, and was sometimes unpleasantly surprised by the eagerness of both leads to make it a realistic experience. Vote: 5/6
    10cd0882

    Brilliance....pure brilliance!

    This movie lit me up from the beginning....it's somewhat of an unusual setting, but it's great. The way the main characters manipulate each other...it's great. And the music.....Chris Matarazzo is a musical genius. Everything fits perfectly. Bravo Kevin DiNovis! Bravo Chris Matarazzo!
    10Mumsly

    If you have the chance, SEE IT!!!

    Screened at the Roger Ebert Overlooked Film Festival, this is one of the most disturbing, yet funny films I have ever seen. I will never look at domestic abuse in the same light. If you get a chance to view this undiscovered gem, I highly suggest you do.
    1mjmarkic

    Ugly meets Ugly!!!

    Don't waste your time... I couldn't even finish watching this annoying crap... Claims on the advertising for this "film" claim it's a unique look at a gay relationship? Again, gay men are really women, so turn them into transvestites... Who writes this garbage? How about Ugly, meets Ugly..?

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      In a 2012 interview with Slate, Elizabeth Banks said that she considered her role in this movie to be one of the worst mistakes in her career. She also said that it was instrumental in her decision to attend drama school, so that she could receive training that would enable her never to have to be in this type of movie again.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Entrapment/Three Seasons/The Winslow Boy/Idle Hands/Get Real (1999)

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ντόροθι παραδώσου
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • G. Rich Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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