Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (1977)
In this sequel to Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway, Alexander's story is told in both the past and the present. Alexander's parents send him away from home for being too sensitive and not helping enough on their farm. He goes to Los Angeles in hopes of going to art school, but when he can't find a job as a minor, he turns to prostitution. After being arrested, he wants to head to Arizona to marry Dawn, but he falls into a lucrative job/relationship with a gay football star.
Director: John Erman
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: May 16, 1977
Cast
- Leigh McCloskey - Alexander Duncan
- Eve Plumb - Dawn Wetherby
- Juliet Mills - Myra
- Jean Hagen - Landlady
- Lonny Chapman - Eddie Duncan
- Asher Brauner - Buddy
- Diana Douglas - Clara Duncan
- Fred Sadoff - Mr. Anderson
- Alice Hirson - Judge White
- Frances Faye - Herself
Screenplay
- Walter Dallenbach
- Dalene Young (Story)
Music: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Gayne Rescher
Editing: Neil Travis
Production: Douglas S. Cramer Company, NBC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
hustler, artist, gay club, sequel, coming of age, prostitution, teenage prostitute, troubled teen, lgbt, hustling, gay for pay, gay theme
More Films by Director: John Erman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn about?
- In this sequel to Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway, Alexander's story is told in both the past and the present. Alexander's parents send him away from home for being too sensitive and not helping enough on their farm. He goes to Los Angeles in hopes of going to art school, but when he can't find a job as a minor, he turns to prostitution. After being arrested, he wants to head to Arizona to marry Dawn, but he falls into a lucrative job/relationship with a gay football star.
- Who directed Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn?
- Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn was directed by John Erman.
- Who stars in Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn?
- Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn stars Leigh McCloskey, Eve Plumb, Juliet Mills, Jean Hagen, Lonny Chapman, Asher Brauner.
- How long is Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn?
- Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn?
- Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn produced?
- Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn?
- The themes of Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.