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Leaving Metropolis

Leaving Metropolis

Leaving Metropolis

Leaving Metropolis

When art inspires forbidden passion...

2002•1h 29m•

★5.0(17 ratings)

RomanceComedyDrama

Overview

David is a creatively stifled painter in desperate need of inspiration. As happenstance would have it, while seeking a job waiting tables, David stumbles upon a new muse in the form of a strapping diner owner named Matt. In short order the two bond over a shared love of art, and before long their passion for painting transforms into something more torrid. If it weren't for Matt's wife, Violet, everything would be perfect.

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Main Cast

Troy Ruptash

Troy Ruptash

David

Vince Corazza

Vince Corazza

Matt

Lynda Boyd

Lynda Boyd

Kryla

Cherilee Taylor

Cherilee Taylor

Violet

Thom Allison

Thom Allison

Shannon

Kirsten Johnson

Kirsten Johnson

Sharon

Tom Anniko

Tom Anniko

Businessman

Arne MacPherson

Arne MacPherson

Homeless Man

Paul Stafford

Paul Stafford

Goth Boy

Susan Kelso

Susan Kelso

Dr. Starbell

John Bluethner

John Bluethner

Mayor

Chris Sigurdson

Chris Sigurdson

Complimentary Customer

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Brad Fraser

Writing

Writer: Brad Fraser

Production

Producer: Ken Mead
Executive Producer: Paul Stiles
Line Producer: Jeff Peeler
Executive Producer: Kim Todd

Music & Sound

Music: Dennis Burke

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Daniel Vincelette

Editing

Editor: Earl Fudger

Art Direction

Production Design: Craig Sandells
Art Direction: Craig Sandells

Keywords

bisexualityseductiondinerpaintermuselove affairlgbtgay theme

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "When art inspires forbidden passion..."

#2

The runtime is 89 minutes (1h 29m).

#3

The film was directed by Brad Fraser.

#4

The screenplay was written by Brad Fraser.

#5

Cinematography was handled by Daniel Vincelette.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt0295526.

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Rating

5.0/10

Mixed

17 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Leaving Metropolis

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Canada

Production Companies:

Original Pictures