The Suicide(1978)
The Suicide Synopsis
A young boy, abandoned by his father and supported by a blindly optimistic mother, struggles to fit in at his new school.
The Suicide (1978) is a drama film directed by Todd Haynes, released on June 15, 1978 with a runtime of 20m. It stars David Blaikie, Bonnie Solow, Trudy Felton and Ellyn Marcus. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Todd Haynes
- Writers:
- Todd Haynes
- Producers:
- Michael Q. Martin, Joel Berkovitz, Todd Haynes
- Cinematographer:
- Joel Berkovitz
- Production:
- Westwood Films
- Status:
- Released
The Suicide Cast & Crew
Main cast
- David Blaikie
David Blaikie
as Lenny
- Bonnie Solow
Bonnie Solow
- Trudy Felton
Trudy Felton
- Ellyn Marcus
Ellyn Marcus
Mitzi Hoag
as The Mother
- John Polachek
John Polachek
- Allen Haynes
Allen Haynes
- Matthew Rosen
Matthew Rosen
- Brandon Mars
Brandon Mars
- Brian Sheehan
Brian Sheehan
- Shawn Haynes
Shawn Haynes
- David Otsap
David Otsap
Key crew
Directed by Todd Haynes, written by Todd Haynes, produced by Michael Q. Martin, Joel Berkovitz and Todd Haynes.
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The Suicide Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Suicide – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Suicide online?
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The Suicide (1978) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Suicide?
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The main cast of The Suicide (1978) includes David Blaikie, Bonnie Solow, Trudy Felton, Ellyn Marcus and Mitzi Hoag. The film was directed by Todd Haynes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Suicide released?
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The Suicide was released on June 15, 1978 and runs for 20m.
Is The Suicide worth watching?
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The Suicide (1978) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.