The Truth About Alex (1986)

Gênero : Drama, Cinema TV

Runtime : 50M

Director : Paul Shapiro

Sinopse

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.

Atores

Scott Baio
Scott Baio
Brad Stevens
Peter Spence
Peter Spence
Alex Prager
Jessica Steen
Jessica Steen
Kay
Jeremy Ratchford
Jeremy Ratchford
Dutch
Michael J. Reynolds
Michael J. Reynolds
Major Stevens
Kelly Rowan
Kelly Rowan
Ellie Sanders
Robin Ward
Robin Ward
Mr. Prager
Donald Burda
Donald Burda
Robin
J. Winston Carroll
J. Winston Carroll
Coach McAveely
Elva Mai Hoover
Elva Mai Hoover
Mrs. Prager
Ivan Beaulieu
Ivan Beaulieu
Billy
Barry Greene
Barry Greene
Truck Driver

Tripulações

Paul Shapiro
Paul Shapiro
Director
Craig Storper
Craig Storper
Writer

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