CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 2h 23m · NR

Surviving

It's summer, they're rich and beautiful, filled with passion, and headed for… tragedy.

50%(7)IMDbTV MovieDramaRomance

Lonnie and Rick seem to be complete opposites, at first glance. A survivor of suicide, Lonnie is introverted and ill at ease around her parents, Lois and Harvey. Rick, meanwhile, is sunny and charismatic. But appearances can be deceiving, as their families learn when the teens begin a romance. Upset about Lonnie's influence on Rick, his parents forbid the pair to see each other -- with tragic consequences.

Directed byWaris Hussein

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
EN
Released
February 10, 1985
Studios
Warner Bros. TelevisionTelepicturesAustralian Broadcasting Corporation

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
"Surviving: A Family in Crisis" (1985) Trailer - Zach Galligan, Molly Ringwald, River Phoenix

"Surviving: A Family in Crisis" (1985) Trailer - Zach Galligan, Molly Ringwald, River Phoenix

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Zach Galligan

Zach Galligan

Rick Brogan

Molly Ringwald

Molly Ringwald

Lonnie

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Tina Brogan

Len Cariou

Len Cariou

David Brogan

Marsha Mason

Marsha Mason

Lois

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Harvey

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Philip Brogan

Heather O'Rourke

Heather O'Rourke

Sarah Brogan

William Windom

William Windom

Dr. Madsen

Marc Gilpin

Marc Gilpin

Bobby

Creative team
Directed by
Waris Hussein
Waris Hussein
Written by
Joyce Eliason
Produced by
Hunt Lowry

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