Surviving (1985)
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Originally telecast in a three-hour network slot, Surviving is virtually two films in one. In the first 90 minutes, we see the identity crises and outside pressures that propel a "normal" teenaged boy (Zach Galligan) and a "disturbed" teenaged girl (Mollie Ringwald) into… More Originally telecast in a three-hour network slot, Surviving is virtually two films in one. In the first 90 minutes, we see the identity crises and outside pressures that propel a "normal" teenaged boy (Zach Galligan) and a "disturbed" teenaged girl (Mollie Ringwald) into committing suicide together. The second portion of Surviving explores the emotional residue left behind by the youngsters' deadly pact. Specifically spotlighted are Zach's parents (Len Cariou and Ellen Burstyn), who feel that Molly goaded their boy into killing himself; and Molly's parents (Paul Sorvino, Marsha Mason) who are consumed with guilt over not catching on to the warning signs of their daughter's despair. Though the acting is overly ripe at times, Surviving never loses dramatic focus throughout its 150 minutes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Waris Hussein
- Genres
- Drama, Television
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Feb 10, 1985 Wide
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Cast
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Ellen Burstyn
as Tina Brogan
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Len Cariou
as David Brogan
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Zach Galligan
as Rick Brogan
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Marsha Mason
as Lois
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Heather O'Rourke
as Sarah Brogan
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River Phoenix
as Philip Brogan
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Molly Ringwald
as Lonnie
- Paul Sorvino
- William Windom
