Welcome Home, Bobby (1986)
When a Chicago teen is arrested for drug possession, the ensuing investigation reveals that he has had sexual contact with an older man. Discovering his sexual encounter, other students start shunning him and call for his expulsion from school. His conservative blue-collar dad also rejects him, while his mother does try to offer support.
- Date of release
- 1986-02-22
- TMDB
- 4.8 / 10 (8)
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Herbert Wise
Casting
- Timothy Williams — Bobby Cavalero
- Tony Lo Bianco — Joe Cavalero
- Adam Baldwin — Cleary
- Nan Woods — Beth
- Stephen James — Mark Reed
- John Karlen — Geffin
- Gisela Caldwell — Rose Cavalero
- John Pleshette — John Hammill
- Moira Sinise — Ann Marie (as Moira Harris)
- Jonathan Singer — Russ
- Anthony Candell — Donnie Cavalero
- Don James — Rogers
Interesting facts
Welcome Home, Bobby is a 1986 American made-for-television drama film directed by Herbert Wise and written by Conrad Bromberg. The movie stars Timothy Williams, Nan Woods, Tony Lo Bianco, Adam Baldwin, John Karlen and Moira Harris. It premiered on CBS on February 22, 1986. The movie deals with themes of sexual identity and homophobia, set against the backdrop of a Chicago high school and its students.
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