In & Out (1997)
Director
Frank Oz
Main cast
Kevin Kline; Joan Cusack; Tom Selleck; Matt Dillon; Debbie Reynolds
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Description
A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
Frank Oz
Main cast
Kevin Kline; Joan Cusack; Tom Selleck; Matt Dillon; Debbie Reynolds
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Description
A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
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