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Sooner or Later

Sooner or Later

Sooner or Later

Sooner or Later

Growing up can be fun. Growing up too fast can be tricky.

1979•1h 36m•

★6.1(4 ratings)

DramaRomanceFamily

Overview

Thirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she lies and tells him she's 16. But what will Michael do when he discovers the truth?

Director

Writers

Carole Hart, Bruce Hart

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Main Cast

Denise Miller

Denise Miller

Jessie Walters

Rex Smith

Rex Smith

Michael Skye

Barbara Feldon

Barbara Feldon

Lois Walters

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Bob Walters

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

Grandma Esther

Morey Amsterdam

Morey Amsterdam

Eddie Nova

Vivian Blaine

Vivian Blaine

Cosmetics Saleslady

Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave

Teacher

Mary-Beth Manning

Mary-Beth Manning

Caroline

Maia Danziger

Maia Danziger

Karen

Edward Green

Edward Green

Dr. Donnie

Paul Mones

Paul Mones

Arnie

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Bruce Hart

Writing

Writer: Carole Hart
Writer: Bruce Hart

Production

Producer: Carole Hart

Music & Sound

Music: Stephen Lawrence
Sound Engineer: Kim H. Ornitz
Sound Recordist: James Perdue

Cinematography

Camera Operator: Peter Garbarini
Director of Photography: Edward R. Brown
Still Photographer: Louis Goldman

Editing

Editor: Eric Albertson
Editor: Patrick McMahon

Art Direction

Art Direction: Stephen Hendrickson
Set Decoration: Steven J. Jordan

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Stephen Hendrickson
Makeup Artist: Fern Buchner
Wardrobe Supervisor: Marilyn Putnam
Hairstylist: Romaine Greene

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Growing up can be fun. Growing up too fast can be tricky."

#2

The runtime is 96 minutes (1h 36m).

#3

The film was directed by Bruce Hart.

#4

The screenplay was written by Carole Hart and Bruce Hart.

#5

Cinematography was handled by Edward R. Brown.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0079935.

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Rating

6.1/10

Average

4 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Sooner or Later

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

NBC Productions

NBC Productions

Laughing Willow Company