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Edge of Seventeen

Edge of Seventeen

19996.51h 44m

Overview

1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.

Directed by David Moreton
Written by Todd Stephens
Produced by Todd Stephens, David Moreton
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5MRevenue: $871K

Top Cast

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Chris Stafford

Eric Hunter

Tina Holmes

Tina Holmes

Maggie

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Andersen Gabrych

Rod

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John Eby

Dad

Stephanie McVay

Stephanie McVay

Bonnie Hunter

Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria

Angie

A

Antonio Carriero

Andy

Jason Lockhart

Jason Lockhart

Steve

Tony Maietta

Tony Maietta

Gregg

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Jeff Fryer

Jonathon

Themes & Keywords

high schoolgay clubohiocoming of agemale homosexualitysummerteenage loveamusement parksexual confusionlgbtlgbt teenyoung loveautobiographical1980scloseted homosexualgay themecedar pointhopeful

About Edge of Seventeen

Edge of Seventeen is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1999 exploring themes of high school, gay club, ohio, coming of age, male homosexuality, summer. Directed by David Moreton, it stars Chris Stafford, Tina Holmes, Andersen Gabrych. 1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.

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