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Defying Gravity (1997)

92 min  -  Drama | Romance | Sport   -  9 July 1999 (USA)
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Griff wants to maintain just a superficial relationship with his all-gay boyfriend, who gets seriously wounded in a gay bashing.

Director:

John Keitel

Writer:

John Keitel
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Chilson Daniel Chilson ...
John 'Griff' Griffith
Niklaus Lange ...
Todd Bentley
Don Handfield ...
Pete Bradley
Linna Carter ...
Denetra Washington
Seabass Diamond Seabass Diamond ...
Matthew 'Doogie' McDougal
Lesley Pedersen Lesley Pedersen ...
Heather (as Lesley Tesh)
Ryan Tucker Ryan Tucker ...
Gary Buchanan
Nicki Aycox ...
Gretchen (as Nicki Lynn Aycox)
Laura Fox Laura Fox ...
Mrs. Bradley
Kevin Patrick Wright Kevin Patrick Wright ...
Mr. Bradley (as Kevin P. Wright)
Matt Steveley Matt Steveley ...
Stewart 'Stewy' Hanson
David Tuchman David Tuchman ...
Logan Franklin
Nick Spano ...
Bozzy (as Nick Fortunato Spano)
Jess Martell Jess Martell ...
Scotty
Katrina Holden Bronson Katrina Holden Bronson ...
Rachel
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Storyline

Griff wants to maintain just a superficial relationship with his all-gay boyfriend, who gets seriously wounded in a gay bashing.

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Plot Keywords:

Gay Bashing | Gay | Self Discovery | College Campus | Bicycle  | See more »

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A Daring New Film About Coming Out On Campus See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sport

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Boom Pictures Inc. See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

John Keitel wrote the film based on his personal undergraduate experience and filmed campus footage in the neighborhood and environs surrounding his graduate film school alma mater USC. Michael Angelo was in his senior year as an undergraduate USC Journalism major when Keitel approached him for the role of Sam while he worked at a West Hollywood Starbucks. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Pete starts to head down from the tree you can clearly see a safety rope come out from behind the tree. See more »

Quotes

Todd Bentley: Are you, like, in love with him, dude?
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Connections

References "Star Trek" (1966) See more »

Soundtracks

"Sometimes It's Love"
Written, Produced and Performed by Jon T. Howard See more »