The Truth About Alex(1987)
The Truth About Alex Synopsis
Brad Stevens and Alex Prager are best friends. They are both popular high school students and key members of the football team. Brad is up for nomination to West Point, and Alex is a talented pianist who’s counting on his football skills to land him a university scholarship. But their lives are turned upside down when one day Alex admits that he is gay.
The Truth About Alex (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Shapiro, released on February 9, 1987 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Scott Baio, Peter Spence, Jessica Steen and Jeremy Ratchford. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Shapiro
- Writers:
- Craig Storper
- Production:
- Scholastic Productions, Insight Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Truth About Alex Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott Baio
as Brad Stevens
- Peter Spence
Peter Spence
as Alex Prager
Jessica Steen
as Kay
Jeremy Ratchford
as Dutch
Michael J. Reynolds
as Major Stevens
Kelly Rowan
as Ellie Sanders
Robin Ward
as Mr. Prager
Donald Burda
as Robin
- J. Winston Carroll
J. Winston Carroll
as Coach McAveely
Elva Mai Hoover
as Mrs. Prager
- Ivan Beaulieu
Ivan Beaulieu
as Billy
Barry Greene
as Truck Driver
Key crew
Directed by Paul Shapiro, written by Craig Storper.
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The Truth About Alex Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Truth About Alex – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Truth About Alex online?
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Who stars in The Truth About Alex?
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The main cast of The Truth About Alex (1987) includes Scott Baio, Peter Spence, Jessica Steen, Jeremy Ratchford and Michael J. Reynolds. The film was directed by Paul Shapiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Truth About Alex released?
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The Truth About Alex was released on February 9, 1987 and runs for 50m.
Is The Truth About Alex worth watching?
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The Truth About Alex (1987) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.