Consenting Adult (1985)
1h 40m
Running Time
February 4, 1985Release Date
Consenting Adult (1985)
1h 40m
Running Time
February 4, 1985Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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 β 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.
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Cast & Crew.

Marlo Thomas
Tess Lynd

Martin Sheen
Ken Lynd

Barry Tubb
Jeff Lynd

Talia Balsam
Margie

Ben Piazza
Dr. Mark Waldo

John Terlesky
Pete Roberts

Corinne Camacho
Claire

Matthew Laurance
Nate

Joseph Adams
Stu

Richard Sargent
Pat Malone

Thomas Peacocke
Dr. Daniels

Moira Walley-Beckett
Sue Wister

Jeff Irvine
Hank

Dave Sayer
Counterman

Rebecca Staples
Maribel

Kim Kondrashoff
Dev

Roman Podhora
Ray

Peter Giaschi
Mark

John Ormerod
Kerry

James Tyson
Swim Coach (uncredited)

Edward D. Markley
Associate Producer

Toni-Ann Walker
Hairstylist

Dennis E. Doty
Supervising Producer

Melvin Shapiro
Editor

Rondi Johnson
Set Decoration

Graeme Murray
Art Direction

Toni A. Spadafora
Costume Design

Jean-Pierre Huchez
Hairstylist

Frank Stanley
Director of Photography

David Rubin
Casting

Joann Wabisca
Makeup Artist

E. Thomas Case
Makeup Artist
Media.

Details.
Release DateFebruary 4, 1985
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Filming LocationsVancouver, Canada
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
coming out
homosexuality
family conflict
father son relationship
mother son relationship
based on novel or book
Wiki.
Consenting Adult is a 1985 American drama television film directed by Gilbert Cates, from a teleplay by John McGreevey, based on the 1975 novel of the same name by Laura Z. Hobson. The film stars Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, and Barry Tubb and follows a teenage boy revealing to his parents that he is gay.
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