The Rejected(1961)
The Rejected Synopsis
The Rejected is a made-for-television documentary film about homosexuality, the first of its kind to be broadcast on American television. It was first shown on KQED on September 11, 1961, and was later syndicated to National Educational Television (NET) stations across the United States, receiving positive critical reviews.
The Rejected (1961) is a documentary film directed by Dick Christian, released on November 9, 1961 with a runtime of 59m. It stars James Day, Margaret Mead, Karl Bowman and Bishop James Pike.
- Director:
- Dick Christian
- Producers:
- John W. Reavis
- Production:
- KQED
- Status:
- Released
The Rejected (1961) Trailer
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The Rejected Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Dick Christian, produced by John W. Reavis.
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The Rejected – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rejected online?
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Who stars in The Rejected?
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The main cast of The Rejected (1961) includes James Day, Margaret Mead, Karl Bowman, Bishop James Pike and Rabbi Alvin Fine. The film was directed by Dick Christian. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rejected released?
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The Rejected was released on November 9, 1961 and runs for 59m.
Is there a trailer for The Rejected?
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Yes. The official The Rejected trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.