David Searching

1997•1h 43m•

★5.6(10 ratings)

RomanceDrama

Overview

The story of a young gay man's search to find himself. David is a young, gay aspiring documentary filmmaker and takes his first tentative steps towards his adult life. His roommate, Gwen, after ending a mysterious marriage, is looking for stability. Together they try to manoeuvre their way through New York on a search for happiness. Instead, they find bad dates, worse job interviews and bizarre sexual encounters.

Director

Leslie L. Smith

Writers

Leslie L. Smith

Watchlist

Main Cast

Anthony Rapp

David

Camryn Manheim

Gwen

Julie Halston

Julie

David Courier

Michael

Michael Rupert

Beau

David Searching

1997•1h 43m•

★5.6(10 ratings)

RomanceDrama

Overview

Director

Leslie L. Smith

Writers

Leslie L. Smith

Watchlist

Main Cast

Anthony Rapp

David

Camryn Manheim

Gwen

Julie Halston

Julie

David Courier

Michael

Michael Rupert

Beau

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Leslie L. Smith
First Assistant Director: Arthur Goldsmith

Writing

Writer: Leslie L. Smith

Production

Producer: Leslie L. Smith
Producer: John P. Adams

Music & Sound

Sound: Todd Siwinsky
Sound Recordist: Derek Somaru
Original Music Composer: Todd Siwinsky

Cinematography

Director of Photography: John P. Adams

Editing

Editor: Toni Blye

Art Direction

Art Direction: Tina Parise

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Madronica Clarke

Did You Know?

The runtime is 103 minutes (1h 43m).

The film was directed by Leslie L. Smith.

The screenplay was written by Leslie L. Smith.

The score was composed by Todd Siwinsky.

Cinematography was handled by John P. Adams.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0132914.

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Rating

5.6/10

Average

10 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

David Searching

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Backpain Productions

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David Searching

Overview

Director

Writers

Main Cast

Anthony Rapp

Camryn Manheim

Julie Halston

David Courier

Michael Rupert

David Searching

Overview

Director

Writers

Main Cast

Anthony Rapp

Camryn Manheim

Julie Halston

David Courier

Michael Rupert

Stephen Spinella

John Cameron Mitchell

David Drake

LaChanze

Kathleen Chalfant

Susan Bruce

Craig Chester

Full Crew

Direction

Writing

Production

Music & Sound

Cinematography

Editing

Art Direction

Costume & Make-Up

Keywords

Did You Know?

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