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J.T. LeRoy
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J.T. LeRoy

2019-04-26 · 105 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · History

A young woman named Savannah Knoop spends six years pretending to be a transgender writer named JT Leroy, the made-up literary persona of her sister-in-law.

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Directors
Justin Kelly
Production companies
Buffalo Gal Pictures, Estrella Media, Sobini Films, Fortitude International, Crosby Street Films, The Fyzz
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kristen StewartKristen StewartSavannah Knoop
Laura DernLaura DernLaura Albert
Diane KrugerDiane KrugerEva
Jim SturgessJim SturgessGeoffrey Knoop
Courtney LoveCourtney LoveSasha
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Kelvin Harrison Jr.Sean
James JaggerJames JaggerBen
Eric PlamondonEric PlamondonGaspard
Craig HaasCraig HaasEnnio
Adam HurtigAdam HurtigDarren
David Lawrence BrownDavid Lawrence BrownBruce
Alicia JohnstonAlicia JohnstonIsabelle
Will WoytowichWill WoytowichCassian
Bobby RobidouxElliot
Sarah ConstibleSarah ConstibleBookstore Manager
Jeff ReyesQueer Kid
Aqqalu MeekisAqqalu MeekisParty Goer
Andres CollantesAndres CollantesParty Goer
Robyn DelaneyRobyn DelaneyPunk Girl
Ivan HenwoodSolitary Man

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