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Man of the Year (1995)

"He as a centerfold who revealed everything ... but the truth."

2.819951h 26mEN
Comedy

Directed by Dirk Shafer

Rating

2.8/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

EN

Release

September 15, 1995

Director

Dirk Shafer

Overview

First-time director Dirk Shafer also penned this raucous "mockumentary," a blend of fact and fiction that re-creates his 1992 reign as Playgirl magazine's Centerfold of the Year. When Shafer chooses to keep the fact that he's gay a secret from the magazine's editors, he finds himself living the ulti...

Cast

Dirk Shafer

Dirk Shafer

Dirk

Mary Stein

Mary Stein

Angela Lucassy

Claudette Sutherland

Claudette Sutherland

Tammy Shafer

Cal Bartlett

Cal Bartlett

Ken Shafer

Vivian Paxton

Vivian Paxton

Vivian

Michael Ornstein

Michael Ornstein

Mike Miller

Beth Broderick

Beth Broderick

Kelly Bound

Cynthia Szigeti

Cynthia Szigeti

Betty Levy

Dennis Bailey

Dennis Bailey

Howie Diadone

Charles Sloane

Charles Sloane

Ed, the photographer

Phyllis Franklin

Phyllis Franklin

Dr. Marsha Demarkey

Bill Brochtrup

Bill Brochtrup

Pledge Cartwright

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Man of the Year (1995), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

First-time director Dirk Shafer also penned this raucous "mockumentary," a blend of fact and fiction that re-creates his 1992 reign as Playgirl magazine's Centerfold of the Year. When Shafer chooses to keep the fact that he's gay a secret from the magazine's editors, he finds himself living the ultimate lie -- and incapable of giving female readers what they really want. Will he succumb to his lover's pressures to come out of the closet?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Man of the Year. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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