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Milk (2008)

Poster for Milk

Never blend in.

The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gus Van Sant
  • Profile picture of Sean Penn
    Harvey Milk Sean Penn
  • Profile picture of Emile Hirsch
    Cleve Jones Emile Hirsch
  • Profile picture of Josh Brolin
    Dan White Josh Brolin
  • Profile picture of Diego Luna
    Jack Lira Diego Luna
  • Profile picture of James Franco
    Scott Smith James Franco
  • Profile picture of Alison Pill
    Anne Kronenberg Alison Pill
  • Profile picture of Victor Garber
    Mayor Moscone Victor Garber
  • Profile picture of Denis O'Hare
    John Briggs Denis O'Hare

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