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Dare(2005)
Status: Released
Date: 2005-07-08
63%
44 Votes
Time: 0h 16m
Do something you're afraid of.
Overview:
Smart and lonely high school senior Ben secretly lusts after bad boy classmate Johnny. After play practice one night for the senior production of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “light-boy” Ben gives Johnny, the play’s Stanley, a ride home to help him with his lines.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
BrindStar Productions
Adam Salky Films
Movie: Dare
Top 7 Billed Cast
Adam Fleming
Ben "Light Boy"
Michael Cassidy
Johnny
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Overview
Smart and lonely high school senior Ben secretly lusts after bad boy classmate Johnny. After play practice one night for the senior production of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “light-boy” Ben gives Johnny, the play’s Stanley, a ride home to help him with his lines.
Release Date
2005-07-08
Average
6.3
Rating:
3.1 startsTagline
Do something you're afraid of.
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