To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
7.4/10
Rating
108 min
Runtime
1995
Release Year
Beeban Kidron
Director
Cast
Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner
Quick Synopsis
In New York City, two experienced drag queens, Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson, win a regional competition that qualifies them for the national contest in Los Angeles. After the event, they encounter Chi-Chi Rodriguez, a new and inexperienced drag performer who failed to advance. Feeling sympathetic, Vida and Noxeema decide to mentor Chi-Chi, and together the three embark on a lively road trip across the United States. Along the way, they face various challenges as they work to reach Los Angeles in time for the national competition.
Detailed Synopsis of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez — one of the losers that evening — the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time.
