The Pretender(1987)
How does a worldly high school guy start dating an unsuspecting Christian girl? He becomes...the pretender.
The Pretender Synopsis
A skirt-chasing teenager pretends to adopt the practices of Christianity to impress a girl... only to find himself slowly genuinely becoming one of them.
The Pretender (1987) is a drama and family film directed by Dave Christiano, released on January 1, 1987 with a runtime of 38m. It stars Mark Rose, Dan Addington, Crystal Robbins and Donnie Keshawarz. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave Christiano
- Writers:
- Dave Christiano
- Producers:
- Rich Christiano, Dave Christiano
- Cinematographer:
- Dave Christiano
- Production:
- Christiano Brothers Films
- Status:
- Released
The Pretender Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mark Rose
Mark Rose
as Keith
- Dan Addington
Dan Addington
as Frank
- Crystal Robbins
Crystal Robbins
as Dana
Donnie Keshawarz
as Nick
- Jeff Glover
Jeff Glover
as Dean
- John-Eric Davies
John-Eric Davies
as Tony
- Jack McHaney
Jack McHaney
as Richard
Key crew
Directed by Dave Christiano, written by Dave Christiano, produced by Rich Christiano and Dave Christiano.
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The Pretender Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Pretender – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pretender online?
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The Pretender (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Pretender?
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The main cast of The Pretender (1987) includes Mark Rose, Dan Addington, Crystal Robbins, Donnie Keshawarz and Jeff Glover. The film was directed by Dave Christiano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pretender released?
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The Pretender was released on January 1, 1987 and runs for 38m.
Is The Pretender worth watching?
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The Pretender (1987) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.