The Debut(2000)
One night can change a lifetime.
The Debut Synopsis
Filipino-American high school student Ben works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son, who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA, will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future.
The Debut (2000) is a drama film directed by Gene Cajayon, released on May 18, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Dante Basco, Jayson Schaal, Brian Card and Mindy Spence. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Gene Cajayon
- Writers:
- Gene Cajayon, John Manal Castro
- Cinematographer:
- Hisham Abed
- Composer:
- Wendall J. Yuponce
- Production:
- Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), National Asian American Telecommunications Association
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Debut (2000) Trailer
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The Debut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dante Basco
as Ben Mercado
- Jayson Schaal
Jayson Schaal
as Doug
- Brian Card
Brian Card
as Dave
- Mindy Spence
Mindy Spence
as Jennifer
- Nicole Hawkyard
Nicole Hawkyard
as Susie
- Brandon Martinez
Brandon Martinez
as Rick
Ernie Zarate
as Tito Lenny
Gina Alajar
as Gina Mercado
Bernadette Balagtas
as Rose Mercado
Derek Basco
as Edwin Mercado
Joy Bisco
as Annabelle Manalo
- Rawlins Apilado
Rawlins Apilado
as Jun
Key crew
Directed by Gene Cajayon, written by Gene Cajayon and John Manal Castro.
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The Debut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Debut – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Debut online?
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The Debut (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Debut?
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The main cast of The Debut (2000) includes Dante Basco, Jayson Schaal, Brian Card, Mindy Spence and Nicole Hawkyard. The film was directed by Gene Cajayon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Debut released?
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The Debut was released on May 18, 2000 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Debut worth watching?
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The Debut (2000) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Debut?
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Yes. The official The Debut trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.