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Leather Jacket Love Story

  • 1997
  • Unrated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
543
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Leather Jacket Love Story (1997)
ComedyDramaRomance

Kyle is 18, an aspiring poet hoping to find inspiration by moving to the arty Silver Lake neighborhood of LA, and maybe love too. On day one, he finds a funky coffee shop, where he hopes to ... Read allKyle is 18, an aspiring poet hoping to find inspiration by moving to the arty Silver Lake neighborhood of LA, and maybe love too. On day one, he finds a funky coffee shop, where he hopes to do some writing, but instead meets an older hunk.Kyle is 18, an aspiring poet hoping to find inspiration by moving to the arty Silver Lake neighborhood of LA, and maybe love too. On day one, he finds a funky coffee shop, where he hopes to do some writing, but instead meets an older hunk.

  • Director
    • David DeCoteau
  • Writers
    • Rondo Mieczkowski
    • Jerry Goldberg
    • David DeCoteau
  • Stars
    • Sean Tataryn
    • Christopher Bradley
    • Geoff Moody
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    543
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David DeCoteau
    • Writers
      • Rondo Mieczkowski
      • Jerry Goldberg
      • David DeCoteau
    • Stars
      • Sean Tataryn
      • Christopher Bradley
      • Geoff Moody
    • 18User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Sean Tataryn
    • Kyle
    Christopher Bradley
    Christopher Bradley
    • Mike
    Geoff Moody
    • Ian
    • (as Geoffrey Moody)
    Héctor Mercado
    Héctor Mercado
    • Sam
    • (as Hector Mercado)
    Stephen J. McCarthy
    • Madge
    • (as Steven J. McCarthy aka Madame Dish)
    Erin Krystle
    • Charella
    Craig Olsen
    • Amanda
    Mink Stole
    Mink Stole
    • Martine
    Nicholas Worth
    Nicholas Worth
    • Jack
    William Butler
    William Butler
    • Julian
    Worthie Meacham
    • Waitress
    • (as Worthie Meacham aka Momma)
    Arlene Golonka
    Arlene Golonka
    • Mom
    Dennis Larkin
    Dennis Larkin
    • Youth
    Sophie Poster
    • Grandma
    Daniel Escobar
    • Zana
    Bob Prest
    • Piercer
    Morris Kight
    • Grumpy Poet
    Steve Mateo
    Steve Mateo
    • Doorman
    • Director
      • David DeCoteau
    • Writers
      • Rondo Mieczkowski
      • Jerry Goldberg
      • David DeCoteau
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    User reviews18

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    shuz

    They tried...

    I have to admit, I have never been a big fan of romance films, gay or straight. This was what I would call a "cute" movie, the filmmakers did well on a low budget. It was just too predictable, as most romance films are. I rented it because I will watch anything Mink Stole is in. The three sassy drag queens were fantastic, and finally a movie with gratuitous male nudity!
    6mccarthyos

    Saved by the blonde

    I've just seen this film, 15 years after the event. It begins with the usual tedious clichés of gay-themed films: scene queens, bad drag and dull hunks. Once we get to see the young hero, a beautiful young actor by the name of Sean Tataryn, the plot evolves well. He falls for leather jacketed Christopher Bradley and the show goes from there. I see that one reviewer (who clearly needs glasses) thought the young man ugly. Dear God, he was one of the loveliest kids I've ever seen on the screen, more, he could act, turning in a sensitive and touching performance. I am truly sorry his career didn't develop.The film is a few beats better than most gay-themed films, and it was Sean who lifted it for me from a 4 to a 6.
    guil12

    Gorgeous guys - well endowed.

    See this movie if only for the hunks that appear in it. Written by Rondo Mieczkowski and directed by David DeCoteau, the story isn't really that much. Young wasp kid, Kyle, played by cutie Sean Tataryn, who lives to write poetry, moves into Silver Lake to find another life experience. He does just that by meeting Mike, a biker hunk, played by Christopher Bradley. They get it on right away and sparks fly on the screen when these two let loose. Bradley isn't lacking where it counts, believe me. And Tataryn is a close second. It totally turned me on. But then our hero is an innocent young boy believing in first love being the only love. While the biker is an experienced rover with eyes for many. However, Kyle gets under his skin, in more ways than one. And soon we see that there is a heaven after all. Supporting actors all seem okay in their roles. The three campy drag queens have some funny lines and play it to the hilt. There is the older queen and his [girl] friend at the Cafe who reads his work [very badly] with a touch of melodrama. And Kyle's friend that eventually leads him to the baths where we have some very hot scenes, including our hero being ravished by not two but four naked guys at the same time. There isn't a spot on his adorable body that gets overlooked. And let us not forget the stripper at the club that unveils his most spectacular assets. Oh my! But love wins out the night Kyle finally gets to read his poem. Of course, it's all about Mike. I give this movie high ratings because it's great fun and would be a nice icebreaker on a late first date.
    jkahern

    Nothing more than porn with a story

    I saw this film on whim at a gay pride festival in my city. I was anticipating some kind of tasteful gay romance/comedy or something inspiring to gays in love and relationships. Instead, my other half and I were subject to a poor plot and highly graphic x-rated material. Granted, I can appreciate a nude male body, but I think the message of finding love in the crazy world was muddled by all the 'eye candy'. The cinematography was very low budget, black-and-white, and very real. The actors were okay. The main character was nothing much to look at, and the other guy (his love interest) just seemed to old and experienced for that boy. Kyle's best friend in that mansion is just disgusting. There were some funny moments with the coffee house scenes and the drag queens. The worst scene, which made me ill to my stomach, was that brothel (or whatever it's called) with all the men in cages and on the stairs doing some freaky stuff!! I can't imagine what the non-gay community might think about us if they saw that, and it dosen't surprise me why some people have little or no respect for the gay community. The film seems to concentrate TOO MUCH on dated stereotypes of gay men (leather bars, drag queens, promiscuity) rather than on real world issues. For those who plan to watch the film, please realize that it does NOT represent the gay community as a whole, just certain parts. There ARE those who live normal lives and are in long term relationships, and act just like everyone else. Take it from me, this is probably not a movie to see with a long term lover. But if you're single, horny, and with your friends, then this movie serves its purpose!
    Alfonso-2

    Rent it Tonite!

    A sweet may-december romance between an ugly young poet and sexy well-hung biker into kink and of course, leather.There is a lot of nudity with well-hung muscular men and some very ugly smart ass young guys too.Thank God for Older men.The movie moves in two directions at once,featuring the wild sex that the older man is used to...There is a stripper with a nice body and lots of Uh hum....reason to be proud of his body.Then there is the sappy poetry the young kyle writes.A nice turn by the drag queens as defenders of the community and Mink Stole as usual steals the show.

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    • Trivia
      California Gay rights pioneer Morris Kight appears in a cameo as a grumpy poet, his only feature film appearance.
    • Connections
      References Casablanca (1942)
    • Soundtracks
      Pump That Body
      Written by Ron Beck

      Performed by D.O.P.E.

      featuring Holly Amber

      Published by RB Songs, ASCAP

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Former Official Producer's site for the film - No longer active as of February 2014. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • История любви в кожаной куртке
    • Filming locations
      • Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, USA(Where Kyle moves to, first driving scene.)
    • Production companies
      • Leather Jacket Productions
      • Goldeco Pictures
      • Here Studios
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    • Budget
      • $67,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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