J.T. LeRoy
“Based on the incredible true lie.”
2019•R•1h 45m•5.5•Released
DramaHistory
A young woman named Savannah Knoop spends six years pretending to be a transgender writer named JT Leroy, the made-up literary persona of her sister-in-law.
Director
Justin Kelly
Writer
Justin Kelly, Savannah Knoop
Languages
French, English
Studio
Buffalo Gal Pictures
Cast
Kristen Stewart
Savannah Knoop
Laura Dern
Laura Albert
Diane Kruger
Eva
Jim Sturgess
Geoffrey Knoop
Courtney Love
Sasha
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Sean
James Jagger
Ben
Eric Plamondon
Gaspard
Craig Haas
Ennio
Adam Hurtig
Darren
David Lawrence Brown
Bruce
Alicia Johnston
Isabelle
Will Woytowich
Cassian
Bobby Robidoux
Elliot
Sarah Constible
Bookstore Manager
Production
Company
Buffalo Gal Pictures
Company
Estrella Media
Company
Sobini Films
Company
Fortitude International
Company
Crosby Street Films
Company
The Fyzz
Producer
Cassian Elwes
Producer
Gary Pearl
Producer
Dave Hansen
Producer
Mark Amin
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