Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Marlo Thomas | ... | Tess Lynd | |
Martin Sheen | ... | Ken Lynd | |
Barry Tubb | ... | Jeff Lynd | |
Talia Balsam | ... | Margie | |
Ben Piazza | ... | Dr. Mark Waldo | |
John Terlesky | ... | Pete Roberts | |
Corinne Camacho | ... | Claire (as Corinne Michaels) | |
Matthew Laurance | ... | Nate | |
Joseph Adams | ... | Stu | |
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Richard Sargent | ... | Pat Malone |
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Thomas Peacocke | ... | Dr. Daniels |
Moira Walley-Beckett | ... | Sue Wister (as Moira Walley) | |
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Jeff Irvine | ... | Hank |
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Dave Sayer | ... | Counterman |
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Rebecca Staples | ... | Maribel |
Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. His mum eventually listens to him and tries to understand his feelings, but his dad would rather die, leaving a mother, her son, and his friend to work out the things Jeff and his dad never had the courage to discuss. Written by Christian Fieres <chris@waldfee.psycho.de>
I saw this movie back in 1985 when it premiered on television. Marlo Thomas plays Tess Lynd a mother whose son announces that he is gay. Tess' husband is not accepting of the son and a battle ensues. Tess is torn between the love of her son and her husband. Marlo Thomas gives a great performance!! I was a bit shocked though, parts of this film are pretty risque for the time and television! I can remember vividly how the viewer almost was part of the sexual activity the son was having, but it was done tastefully. I recommend this film!