The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor Doug Salter is looking forward to a summer visit from his fourteen-year-old son Nick, who lives in Los Angeles with his mother Janet. The boy does not know that his father is gay and committed to Gary McClain, his life partner of several years.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Gil MelléOriginal Music Composer
- Richard LevinsonWriter
- William LinkWriter
- Lamont JohnsonDirector
Cast
- Hal HolbrookDoug Salter
- Martin SheenGary McCain
- Joe Don BakerPhil Bonner
- Marlyn MasonLaureen Hyatt
- Scott JacobyNick Salter
- Hope LangeJanet Salter
- James McEachinMr. Early, the Conductor
- Clarke GordonArtist
- Jan ShepardJody Bonner
- Carolyn BuenoMrs. Michele
- Myron NatwickMan at Party
- Patti MacLeodWoman
Stills
Themes
coming outhomophobiasan francisco, californiafamily relationshipsmale homosexualitylgbtolder man younger man relationshipfather son relationshipgay theme