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Consenting Adult (TV)

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Original title

Consenting Adult

Year

1985

Running time

100 min.

Country

United States

Director

Gilbert Cates

Screenwriter

John McGreevey. Novel: Laura Z. Hobson

Cast

Music

Laurence Rosenthal

Cinematography

Frank Stanley

Producer

The Starger Company, David Lawrence and Ray Aghayan Productions

Genre

Drama | Gay & Lesbian. Teen/coming-of-age. Family Relationships. TV Movie

Synopsis

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.

Awards: 1985: Emmy: Nominated for Best Directing

1985: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actress in TV Movie (Marlo Thomas)

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Consenting Adult (TV)

1985

Gilbert Cates