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Prayers for Bobby
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Prayers for Bobby

2009-01-24 · 89 min · ★ 8.1

Drama · History · TV Movie

Bobby Griffith was his mother's favorite son, the perfect all-American boy growing up under deeply religious influences in Walnut Creek, California. Bobby was also gay. Struggling with a conflict no one knew of, much less understood, Bobby finally came out to his family.

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Directors
Russell Mulcahy
Production companies
Once Upon a Time Films, Sladek Taaffe Productions, Permut Presentations
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sigourney WeaverSigourney WeaverMary Griffith
Henry CzernyHenry CzernyRobert Griffith
Ryan KelleyRyan KelleyBobby Griffith
Austin NicholsAustin NicholsEd Griffith
Carly SchroederCarly SchroederJoy Griffith
Scott BaileyScott BaileyDavid
Rebecca Louise MillerRebecca Louise MillerJeanette
Shannon EagenShannon EagenNancy Griffith
Susan RuttanSusan RuttanBetty Lambert
Dan ButlerDan ButlerReverend Whitsell
Lee GarlingtonLee GarlingtonPsychologist
Madge LevinsonOphelia
Marshall McCleanReverend Owens
Anna BadalamentiMichelle
Ele BardhaEle BardhaDoug
Linda BostonLinda BostonMarge
Marty BufaliniMarty BufaliniCouncilman
Sonja CrosbySonja CrosbyCeleste
Bryan FoxBryan FoxGreg
Colleen GentryCitizen

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