A Very Natural Thing (1974): Cast & Plot
A Very Natural Thing is a 1974 romantic drama directed by Christopher Larkin, starring Robert McLane as David, Curt Gareth and Jay Pierce. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Christopher Larkin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Water Bearer Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Very Natural Thing About?
The premise of A Very Natural Thing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
David, a former monk in his twenties, falls for Mark and asks him to live together. Their early harmony fades as Mark seeks other sexual adventures while David, who sees the relationship as a marriage, tries to accommodate. As their definitions of commitment clash, they must decide whether conversation can save their bond or if a painful breakup will leave David’s heart wounded.
A Very Natural Thing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay relationship
- gay teacher
- gay kiss
- gay pride parade
- gay character
- gay liberation
- gay club
- gay marriage
- gay cinema
- gay actor gay character
- gay
- gay interest
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- ex monk
- gay bar
- pubic hair
- gay slur
- gay pride
- gay sex
- gay protagonist
- gay parent
- gay father
- nude beach
- gay parade
- gay couple
- vito russo test passed
- happy ending
- man dances with a man
- homosexuality
- businessman
- central park manhattan new york city
- friendship between men
- shower
- ferris wheel
- school
- classroom
- dancing
- nightclub
- cuddling
- cigarette smoking
- caught having sex
- fireplace
- dinner
- men hugging
- men holding hands
- kiss
- man undresses a man
- sex by fireplace
- hugging
- sex on the floor
- shared bed
A Very Natural Thing Cast & Characters
Robert McLane leads the cast as David, with Curt Gareth as Mark and Jay Pierce as Alan. Directed by Christopher Larkin; 58 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christopher Larkin
- Robert McLane as David
- Curt Gareth as Mark
- Jay Pierce as Alan
- Bo White as Jason
Also Starring in A Very Natural Thing
· 54 more- Robert Ellis
- Larry Burns
- Vito Russo
- Anthony McKay Gary, the Roommate
- Michael Kell Boating Family
- Marilyn Meyers Valerie, his Fiance
- Howard Blakey Charles
- Billy Longo
- John Damon
- Barnaby Rudge Hughey
- A. Bailey Chapin Minister
- Scott Eisman Student
- Sheila Rock Boating Family
- Linda Weitz Boating Family
- Robert Grillo Edgar
- George Diaz Miguel
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- Deborah Trowbridge Jason's Ex-Wife
- Jesse Trowbridge Jason's Child
- Dina Moore
- Stephen Harvey
- Bernard Lewis
- Arnie Kantrowitz
- Frank Ventgen
- Ben Simon
- John Parr
- Paul Vanase
- Jose Aponte
- Chris Ballant
- Roy Berman
- Mel Barth
- Roy Berndt
- Windsor Boyd
- Tony Cedar
- Astrida Cimdins
- Rhodes Cox
- Christopher Estridge
- Jerry Ent
- Reginald Eley
- Jack Firestone
- Kathy Kesler
- Michael Lavery
- Fred Mannara Jr.
- Lou Miranda
- Alan Moldow
- Bobby Niles
- Edward Ouger
- Tommy Riscica
- Jane Roseman
- Stod
- Martin Wade
- Grove Wood
- Kim Yesse
- Ray Zarr
- David Campos
A Very Natural Thing Plot Summary
What happens in A Very Natural Thing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a mini-documentary of New York City’s 1973 Gay Pride parade and rally, capturing a moment of visibility and courage. A young lesbian proclaims that being gay is a very natural thing, and the scene lingers as a voiceover introduces a personal story that unfolds against this backdrop. > being gay is a very natural thing.
Full summary
The whole story of A Very Natural Thing, scene by scene
A Very Natural Thing Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know A Very Natural Thing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which year does the film depict the New York City Gay Pride parade?
A Very Natural Thing Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Une chose très naturelle” and “Uma Coisa Muito Natural”.
- Also known as
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- Une chose très naturelle
- Uma Coisa Muito Natural
- 爱是很自然的事
- 어 베리 내츄럴 씽
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A Very Natural Thing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Very Natural Thing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Very Natural Thing?
A Very Natural Thing runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was A Very Natural Thing released?
A Very Natural Thing was released on June 26, 1974.
Who directed A Very Natural Thing?
A Very Natural Thing was directed by Christopher Larkin.
More films by Christopher Larkin Who is in the cast of A Very Natural Thing?
A Very Natural Thing stars Robert McLane as David, Curt Gareth as Mark and Jay Pierce as Alan, among 58 credited actors.
Does A Very Natural Thing have a post-credit scene?
No. A Very Natural Thing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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