Keitel's endearingly naive comedy leaves no doubt that it's a personal film written by an insider who's still close in age to the main characters, students sharing a frat house in an unamed school--actually, USC, where helmer was student.
Defying Gravity
Some pledges are for keeps.
1997 · 1h 32m · N/A
Drama, Romance
Directed by
John Keitel
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Defying Gravity
Overview
Popular frat guy Griff, the ultimate boy next boy, has a great big secret... Pete. Given an ultimatum by Pete, Griff goes the straight route until things get rough. Ultimately, defying reality is harder than he had ever imagined.
Director and cast
- John Keitel Director
- Daniel Chilson as Griff
- Niklaus Lange as Todd Bentley
- Don Handfield as Pete Bradley
- Linna Carter as Denetra Washington
- Lesley Pedersen as Heather
- Ryan Tucker as Gary Buchanan
- Seabass Diamond as Matthew "Doogie" McDougal
- Nick Spano as Bozzy
- Katrina Holden Bronson as Rachel
- Nicki Aycox Cast
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