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The Absolution of Anthony (1997)

Genre : Comedy, Drama

Runtime : 13M

Director : Dean Slotar

Synopsis

A 16-year-old gay boy lives with his Catholic grandfather in the Bronx.

Actors

Joe Quintero
Joe Quintero
Anthony
Carlos Rafart
Carlos Rafart
Grandfather
Gary Cohen
Gary Cohen
Joe
Victor Garber
Victor Garber
Father Carson

Crews

Dean Slotar
Dean Slotar
Director
Dean Slotar
Dean Slotar
Writer

Posters and backgrounds

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