Gaydar is a 2002 American short comedy film directed by Larry LaFond, written by LaFond and by Terry Ray and Larry Lafond. The film stars Terry Ray, Bryan Dattilo (from Days of Our Lives), Jennifer Echols, and Jim J. Bullock, and also features Charles Nelson Reilly in his last movie appearance.
Production
Gaydar was filmed in West Hollywood, California.
Plot
Randy (Terry Ray) has a crush on a fellow office worker, Jack (Bryan Dattilo). Randy's friend from the next booth over, Frankalina (Jennifer Echols) also has a big crush on Jack, but does not know whether he's gay or straight. Randy comes across a "GAYDAR gun" at a yard sale put on by former partner of Maurice (Jim J. Bullock) which might just put an end to this mystery.
Cast
Terry Ray as Randy
Bryan Dattilo as Jack
Jennifer Echols as Frankalina
Jim J. Bullock as Maurice's Ex
Charles Nelson Reilly as Uncle Vincent
Thomas Cagle as Dewayne
Rachel Winfree as Mary Kay
Reception
The film has "appeared in over 120 film festivals around the world and won numerous awards."
Awards and nominations
2003, won Grand Jury Award for 'Best Narrative Short Comedy' at Bare Bones International Film Festival 2003, won Best Short Comedy Film' at Cinequest San Jose Film Festival 2003, won 'Bronze Plaque Award'for Entertainment' at Columbus International Film & Video Festival