Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
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Behind the sanitized veneer of Old Hollywood, there was a man making the dreams and desires of the stars a reality. Scotty Bowers penned a bestselling memoir about his time as a hustler and procurer, servicing the secret sexual hungers of some of the biggest closeted actors of the era, including Rock Hudson and Katherine Hepburn. But this documentary is more than just a gossipy tell-all of celebrity sex lives. It’s a first-hand account of the studio system’s repressive morality in the post-war era. And it’s also the portrait of a fascinating figure, told in his own words, whose life touched a lot of people you think you know in ways you couldn’t imagine. Directed by Matt Tyrnauer (Valentino: The Last Emperor), this film also includes interview footage from producer Peter Bart, writer/actor Stephen Fry, and more.
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- Scotty Bowers
- Peter Bart
- Stephen Fry
- Robert Hofler
- William Mann
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- Aug 31, 2018
The rare documentary that feels very sympathetic towards its subject and maybe underserves him at the same time? I don't know-Scotty Bowers has clearly had quite a life and has a lot of stories to tell, and maybe a lot of it was saved for the book (product placement!) but…
Jay D 's WatchingAug 7, 2019scotty said “gather ‘round children, i’m here to spill the tea.” and he really did do just that!! he does and says way too many chaotic things for me to even list...climbs up on his roof like four times (at 91 years old), cuts down a palm tree with a hacksaw, steals cat…
eelyDec 1, 2019Me: spill the tea, Scotty! Scotty: rambling nonsensically about all the old celebs he’s slept with or was friends with for way too long Me: nvm keep the tea, Scotty 😪 it was interesting and heartbreaking to hear of struggles that gay people faced years ago. but hearing…
🌻 lindsay 🌻 - Dec 8, 2021
Silly and sexy fun. The golden age of Hollywood is “blown” completely open by Scotty. He’s a cool guy and has so many great stories to tell about so many of the great stars. The television series, Hollywood, from the Ryan Murphy canon is based on this story, and the…
B E R TAug 7, 2018A little meandering at times, but quite an interesting look at a hidden segment of history. But in the end you wonder ... is this old man going to fall off a roof?!?
DavidAug 6, 2019too poorly put together for my taste but learning tom ewell liked having orgies & cary grant hooked up with rock hudson has given me LIFE
Madison 🎭 - Aug 28, 2018
For a hoarder who once arranged a blowjobbing marathon for Cole Porter, this guy sure is boring!
BettinaJun 21, 2022Oh boy is this a subject that deserves way more point of view
Chris FeilJun 3, 2022I’m the nosiest person ever so I can definitely say this was entertaining
oliver f.
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Aug 16, 2018
If Bowers’s present-day life has slowed down considerably, his memories haven’t, and the subject of Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood exerts his luridly voyeuristic pull, as he shares name after name of his most shocking exploits.
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
Jul 27, 2018
You don’t have to be a moralist to see the tragedy of Scotty Bowers’s life. You only have to have an eye for things that don’t fit comfortably. Tyrnauer has that, as well as the compassion not to probe too deeply. What’s onscreen is enough to make you conclude that you can’t make people truly happy without fixing the world.
David Edelstein
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Jul 27, 2018
Mr. Tyrnauer is a serious filmmaker — his “Valentino: The Last Emperor” was a first-rate documentary portrait of the legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani. His new doc, which was based on Mr. Bowers’s memoir, “Full Service,” combines tell-all appeal with a seriously significant story of prejudice and hypocrisy on a literally mythic scale.
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)?
The movie is 1hr 38min long.
What's Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) about?
Behind the sanitized veneer of Old Hollywood, there was a man making the dreams and desires of the stars a reality. Scotty Bowers penned a bestselling memoir about his time as a hustler and procurer, servicing the secret sexual hungers of some of the biggest closeted actors of the era, including Rock Hudson and Katherine Hepburn. But this documentary is more than just a gossipy tell-all of celebrity sex lives. It’s a first-hand account of the studio system’s repressive morality in the post-war era. And it’s also the portrait of a fascinating figure, told in his own words, whose life touched a lot of people you think you know in ways you couldn’t imagine. Directed by Matt Tyrnauer (Valentino: The Last Emperor), this film also includes interview footage from producer Peter Bart, writer/actor Stephen Fry, and more.
Who's the cast of Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)?
- Scotty Bowers as Himself
- Peter Bart as Himself
- Stephen Fry as Himself
- Robert Hofler as Himself
- William Mann as Himself
Who's the director behind Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)?
Matt Tyrnauer and Matt Tyrnauer directed Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018).
Who produced Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)?
Jordan Abrams and Alice Bamford produced Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018).
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