Consenting Adult

Overview

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.

Directed by Gilbert Cates

Top cast

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

Matthew Laurance

Nate

Joseph Adams

Stu

R

Richard Sargent

Pat Malone

T

Thomas Peacocke

Dr. Daniels

Moira Walley-Beckett

Sue Wister

J

Jeff Irvine

Hank

D

Dave Sayer

Counterman

R

Rebecca Staples

Maribel

Kim Kondrashoff

Dev

Roman Podhora

Ray

P

Peter Giaschi

Mark

J

John Ormerod

Kerry

J

James Tyson

Swim Coach (uncredited)

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