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Sweet 15 (1990)

Maturity isn't measured by the number of candles on your cake.

Genre : Drama, TV Movie

Runtime : 2H 0M

Director : Victoria Hochberg
Writer : Sharon Weil

Synopsis

Nothing is more important to Mexican-American Marta Delacruz than her quinceanera -- the traditional 15th birthday celebration that symbolically ushers a young girl into adulthood. Marta is understandably angry and resentful when her father cancels the gala event, but her outlook changes completely when she accidentally uncovers her father's secret: He never became a U.S. citizen.

Actors

Karla Montana
Karla Montana
Marta de la Cruz
Panchito Gómez
Panchito Gómez
Ramón
Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller
Mr. Waterman
Tony Plana
Tony Plana
Samuel Dela Cruz
Robert Covarrubias
Robert Covarrubias
Jorge
Laura P. Vega
Laura P. Vega
Gabrielle Corea
Giselle Anthony
Giselle Anthony
Jackie
Jenny Gago
Jenny Gago
Inez
Vanessa Marquez
Vanessa Marquez
Lupe
Susan Ruttan
Susan Ruttan
Mrs. Zavala
Liz Torres
Liz Torres

Crews

Victoria Hochberg
Victoria Hochberg
Director
Richard Soto
Richard Soto
Producer
Sharon Weil
Sharon Weil
Producer
Sharon Weil
Sharon Weil
Writer
Sharon Weil
Sharon Weil
Screenplay
Michael Aarvold
Michael Aarvold
Music
Hal Trussell
Hal Trussell
Cinematography
Richard Gibbs
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Toni Livingston
Toni Livingston
Casting

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