Milk
Directed by Gus Van Sant
Starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Denis O'Hare, Joseph Cross, Stephen Spinella
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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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Dustin Lance Black
- Music
- Danny Elfman
- Cinematography
- Harris Savides
- Cast
- Diego Luna, James Franco, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Denis O'Hare, Joseph Cross, Stephen Spinella, Boyd Holbrook, Lucas Grabeel
Updated July 22, 2026
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