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Consenting Adult is a 1985 American made-for-television drama film directed by Gilbert Cates and starring Marlo Thomas and Martin Sheen as parents who must come to terms with their teenage son's coming out. The film is based on the 1975 novel of the same name written by Laura Z. Hobson.
Original Release
02/04/1985
US Release
02/04/1985
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Marlo Thomas | Tess Lynd |
| Martin Sheen | Ken Lynd |
| Barry Tubb | Jeff Lynd |
| Talia Balsam | Margie |
| Ben Piazza | Dr. Mark Waldo |
| John Terlesky | Pete Roberts |
| Corinne Camacho | Claire |
| Matthew Laurance | Nate |
| Joseph Adams | Stu |
| Richard Sargent | Pat Malone |
Directors
Writers
Laura Z. Hobson, John McGreevey
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Marlo Thomas | Tess Lynd |
| Martin Sheen | Ken Lynd |
| Barry Tubb | Jeff Lynd |
| Talia Balsam | Margie |
| Ben Piazza | Dr. Mark Waldo |
| John Terlesky | Pete Roberts |
| Corinne Camacho | Claire |
| Matthew Laurance | Nate |
| Joseph Adams | Stu |
| Richard Sargent | Pat Malone |
| Thomas Peacocke | Dr. Daniels |
| Moira Walley-Beckett | Sue Wister |
| Jeff Irvine | Hank |
| Dave Sayer | Counterman |
| Rebecca Staples | Maribel |
| Kim Kondrashoff | Dev |
| Roman Podhora | Ray |
| Peter Giaschi | Mark |
| John Ormerod | Kerry |
| James Tyson | Swim Coach |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Martin Starger | Executive Producer |
| Ray Aghayan | Producer |
| Dennis E. Doty | Producer |
| David Lawrence | Producer |
| Edward D. Markley | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1985 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
