Consenting Adult
– Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to hi..
Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. Mum eventually listens to his son and tries to understand his feelings, but his Dad would rather die - which, in the end, he really does, leaving behind a mother, her son and his friend to work those things out Jeff and his Dad had never the courage to talk about.
04 Feb 1985
English
Gilbert Cates
Laura Z. Hobson (based on the novel by), John McGreevey (teleplay)
Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, Barry Tubb, Talia Balsam
Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. Mum eventually listens to his son and tries to understand his feelings, but his Dad would rather die - which, in the end, he really does, leaving behind a mother, her son and his friend to work those things out Jeff and his Dad had never the courage to talk about.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination.
Lawrence-Aghayan Productions