Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery(2006)
Some secrets kill.
Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery Synopsis
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".
Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2006) is a crime, drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Ron Oliver, released on August 4, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Michael Woods and Morgan Fairchild. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Oliver
- Writers:
- Ron McGee, Richard Stevenson
- Producers:
- Kirk Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- C. Kim Miles
- Composer:
- Peter Allen
- Production:
- Shavick Entertainment, Insight Film Studios, Here! Films
- Status:
- Released
Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2006) Trailer
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Shock To The System: Movie Trailer
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Here TV - Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery
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Here TV - Shock To The System: Life If You Weren't Gay
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Strachey Theme
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Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chad Allen
as Donald Strachey
Sebastian Spence
as Timmy Callahan
Michael Woods
as Dr. Trevor Cornell
Morgan Fairchild
as Phyllis Hale
Daryl Shuttleworth
as Detective Bailey
Anne Marie DeLuise
as Lynn Cornell
Stephen Huszar
as Grey
Nelson Wong
as Kenny Kwon
Ryan Kennedy
as Walter
Shawn Roberts
as Larry
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
as Levon
Rikki Gagne
as Katey Simmons
Key crew
Directed by Ron Oliver, written by Ron McGee and Richard Stevenson, produced by Kirk Shaw.
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Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 33 ratings.
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Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery online?
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Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2006) is available to stream on Here TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?
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The main cast of Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2006) includes Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Michael Woods, Morgan Fairchild and Daryl Shuttleworth. The film was directed by Ron Oliver. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery released?
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Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery was released on August 4, 2006 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery worth watching?
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Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2006) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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