Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2006)

Cast

• Chad Allen - Donald Strachey
• Sebastian Spence - Timmy Callahan
• Michael Woods - Dr. Trevor Cornell
• Morgan Fairchild - Phyllis Hale
• Daryl Shuttleworth - Detective Bailey
• Anne Marie DeLuise - Lynn Cornell
• Stephen Huszar - Grey
• Nelson Wong - Kenny Kwon
• Ryan Kennedy - Walter
• Shawn Roberts - Larry

Screenplay

• Ron McGee
• Richard Stevenson (Novel)

Themes

Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal

Keywords

suicide, based on novel or book, suspicion of murder, group therapy, politician, murder, private investigator, lgbt, murder investigation, identity politics, conversion therapy, gay theme

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery about?

When hard boiled private eye Donald Strachey finds his latest client dead, an apparent suicide, Albany’s favorite gay detective smells a rat and decides to take matters into his own hands. With the help of his straight-laced but adoring husband Tim and his occasionally too-eager assistant Kenny, Strachey’s investigation leads him on a dark and dangerous trail into the world of "gay conversion therapy".

Who directed Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery was directed by Ron Oliver.

Who stars in Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery stars Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Michael Woods, Morgan Fairchild, Daryl Shuttleworth, Anne Marie DeLuise.

How long is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).

What genre is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.

Where was Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery produced?

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery was produced in United States of America, Canada.

What are the themes of Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?

The themes of Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.