Outrageous! is based on the true experiences of Russell and Gibson, who were roommates in real life.Īlmost any description of “Outrageous!” makes it sound like a sensational gay exploitation film but that’s exactly what it isn’t. Outrageous stars Craig Russell as Robin Turner, a drag queen and cabaret performer and Hollis McLaren as Liza Conners, Robin”s schizophrenic roommate. It is regarded as gay cinema landmark and was written and directed by Richard Benner, based on a short story by Margaret Gibson. Outrageous! released in 1977 was a Canadian film and one of the first gay-themed films ever to get a widespread theatrical release in North America.
