'To Wong Foo' Earns Its Cult Classic Status With Its Contagious Positive Vibes

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On the surface, 'To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar' (1995) might seem like a gimmick; cast three manly men (Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo) and have them act outrageous as a trio of drag queens on a road trip. This movie becomes so much more than that thanks to it's contagious positive message and three fantastic performances from the three leads.

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'To Wong Foo' Earns Its Cult Classic Status With Its Contagious Positive Vibes

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