Movie Description
Consenting Adult
(1985)Overview
Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. Mum eventually listens to his son and tries to understand his feelings, but his Dad would rather die — which, in the end, he really does, leaving behind a mother, her son and his friend to work those things out Jeff and his Dad had never the courage to talk about.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gilbert Cates
- Producer : David Lawrence,Ray Aghayan
- Editor : Melvin Shapiro
- Cast : Marlo Thomas,Martin Sheen,Barry Tubb,Talia Balsam,Ben Piazza,John Terlesky,Corinne Camacho,Matthew Laurance,Joseph Adams,Richard Sargent,Thomas Peacocke,Moira Walley-Beckett,Jeff Irvine,Dave Sayer,Rebecca Staples,Kim Kondrashoff,Roman Podhora,Peter Giaschi,John Ormerod,James Tyson
Cast
Tess Lynd
Ken Lynd
Jeff Lynd
Margie
Dr. Mark Waldo
Pete Roberts
Claire
Nate
Stu
Pat Malone
Dr. Daniels
Sue Wister
Hank
Counterman
Maribel
Dev
Ray
Mark
Kerry
Swim Coach (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleConsenting Adult
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-02-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesThe Starger Company,David Lawrence and Ray Aghayan Productions,ABC
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
