The Truth About Alex (1987)
Brad Stevens and Alex Prager are best friends. They are both popular high school students and key members of the football team. Brad is up for nomination to West Point, and Alex is a talented pianist who’s counting on his football skills to land him a university scholarship. But their lives are turned upside down when one day Alex admits that he is gay.
Director: Paul Shapiro
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Scott Baio as Brad Stevens |
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Peter Spence as Alex Prager |
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Jessica Steen as Kay |
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Jeremy Ratchford as Dutch |
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Michael J. Reynolds as Major Stevens |
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Kelly Rowan as Ellie Sanders |
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Robin Ward as Mr. Prager |
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Donald Burda as Robin |
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J. Winston Carroll as Coach McAveely |
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Elva Mai Hoover as Mrs. Prager |
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Ivan Beaulieu as Billy |
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Barry Greene as Truck Driver |
| Directing | Paul Shapiro | Director |
| Writing | Craig Storper | Writer |