The Truth About Alex (1987)
50m
Running Time
February 9, 1987Release Date
The Truth About Alex (1987)
50m
Running Time
February 9, 1987Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
Brad Stevens and Alex Prager are best friends. They are both popular high school students and key members of the football team. Brad is up for nomination to West Point, and Alex is a talented pianist who’s counting on his football skills to land him a university scholarship. But their lives are turned upside down when one day Alex admits that he is gay.
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Cast & Crew.
Scott Baio
Brad Stevens
Peter Spence
Alex Prager
Jessica Steen
Kay
Jeremy Ratchford
Dutch
Michael J. Reynolds
Major Stevens
Kelly Rowan
Ellie Sanders
Robin Ward
Mr. Prager
Donald Burda
Robin
J. Winston Carroll
Coach McAveely
Elva Mai Hoover
Mrs. Prager
Ivan Beaulieu
Billy
Barry Greene
Truck Driver
Craig Storper
Writer
Paul Shapiro
Director
Louis Pelletier
Writer
Martin Harbury
Producer
Fred Mollin
Composer
Rene Ohashi
Cinematographer
Margaret Van Eerdewijk
Editor
Arlene Berman
CastingDirector
Media.
Details.
This Movie Is About.
gay theme
nostalgic
candid
unassuming
sentimental
approving
compassionate
earnest
gentle
Wiki.
The Truth About Alex is a 1986 Canadian-American made-for-television drama film directed by Paul Shapiro. The movies stars Scott Baio as Brad and Peter Spence as Alex. It is based on the book Counterplay by Ann Snyder and Louis Pelletier. The film aired on Global TV in Canada in 1986 and in the United States on HBO in 1987. The movie received a 1987 Gemini Award for Best Short Drama and one for Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series and was nominated for two additional awards. The film also received a CINE Golden Eagle Award and a CableACE Award.
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