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Bar Trade (2006)
Jason Harley stars as a gay-for-pay stripper discovering the ins and outs of stripping for men in a gay bar. On his first night, his friend Damon Phoenix teaches Jason the ropes about gay-for-pay. "The real money is in the back for private shows" instructs Damon. Jason decides to check it out and witnesses a four-way orgy starring hung C.J. Madison.
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Jason Harley stars as a gay-for-pay stripper discovering the ins and outs of stripping for men in a gay bar. On his first night, his friend Damon Phoenix teaches Jason the ropes about gay-for-pay. "The real money is in the back for private shows" instructs Damon. Jason decides to check it out and witnesses a four-way orgy starring hung C.J. Madison.
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Written By:Chad Donovan
In Theaters:8/17/2006
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Studio 2000
Cast
Chad Donovan
Director
Rafael Alencar
The Trick
Damon Phoenix
Strip Club Manager
Jason Harley
Stripper
C.J. Madison
Stripper / Host
Ben Campezi
Stripper
Rod Daily
Strip Club Patron
Antonio Madiera
Strip Club Patron (Non-sexual role)
Julian Vasquez
Strip Club Patron
Troy Moore
Stripper
Dakota James
Stripper (as Bryson Richards)
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