Save Me (film)
Save Me is a 2007 film directed by Robert Cary about Mark (Chad Allen), a drug-addicted gay man who is admitted into an ex-gay program run by Gayle (Judith Light) and her husband Ted (Stephen Lang). The film premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and was later picked up for distribution by independent studio First Run Features.
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| Directed by | Robert Cary |
| Produced by | Christopher Racster Herb Hamsher Chad Allen Robert Gant Judith Light |
| Screenplay by | Robert Desiderio |
| Story by | Craig Chester Alan Hines |
| Starring | Chad Allen Robert Gant Judith Light Stephen Lang |
| Music by | Jeff Cardoni |
| Cinematography | Rodney Taylor |
| Edited by | Phillip J. Bartell |
| Distributed by | First Run Features |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
In September 2008 the film began its limited theatrical release in select markets in the United States.[1]
The film screened at over 6 film festivals and drew positive reviews from Entertainment Weekly, Variety, Time Out London and several other publications.[2] [3]
Plot summary
When Mark—a young gay man addicted to sex and drugs—hits bottom, his concerned brother checks him into a Christian retreat in the New Mexico desert. Run by a compassionate husband and wife team, Gayle and Ted have made it their life's mission to "cure" young men of their 'gay affliction' through spiritual guidance. At first, Mark resists, but soon takes the message to heart. As Mark's fellowship with his fellow Ex-Gays grow stronger, however, he finds himself powerfully drawn to Scott, another young man battling family demons of his own. As their friendship begins to develop into romance, Mark and Scott are forced to confront their true selves.[4]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Glazer | Trey |
| Chad Allen | Mark |
| David Petruzzi | Dustin |
| Arron Shiver | Jude |
| Colin Jones | Randall |
| Stephen Lang | Ted |
| Judith Light | Gayle |
| William Dennis Hurley | Bill |
| Robert Gant | Scott |
| Robert Baker | Lester |
| Ross Kelly | Adam |
| Luce Rains | Clerk |
| Paul Scallan | Paul |
| Carmen Morales | Lydia |
| Forrest Fyre | Dr. Wilson |
| Greg Serano | Hector |
| Marc Miles | Pastor Thompson |
| Kevin Wiggins | Mr. Andrews |
| Mary Evans | Mrs. Andrews |
| Hunter Krestan | John |
| Carmen Serano | Anna |
| Sam Gill | Jeff |
| Brent Lambert | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Paul McGowen | Doctor Lowney (uncredited) |
References
- http://www.savememovie.com/Screens.html http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=saveme.htm
- http://www.savememovie.com/News_Reviews.html
- Gleiberman, Owen (September 10, 2008). "Save Me". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- https://www.amazon.com/Save-Me-Theatrical-Judith-Light/dp/B001F9FHAS