David Searching (1997): Cast
David Searching is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Leslie L. Smith, starring Anthony Rapp as David, Camryn Manheim and Kathleen Chalfant. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Leslie L. Smith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Backpain Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is David Searching About?
The premise of David Searching without spoilers.
David, an aspiring gay documentary filmmaker, embarks on his first steps into adulthood in New York. His roommate Gwen, fresh from a mysterious marriage, seeks stability. Together they navigate the city’s dating scene, uneven job interviews, and odd sexual encounters while searching for happiness and self‑discovery in Manhattan.
David Searching Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- new york city
- gay man straight woman relationship
- roommate roommate relationship
- apartment living
- divorced woman
- renting an apartment
- queer cinema
- talking about sex
- talking about love
- filmmaker
- audition
- two men in bed
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- lgbt
- gay man
- straight woman
- finding a job
- agent
- two word title
- gay protagonist
- stand up comic
- gay man straight woman friendship
- documentarian
- hooking up
- looking for love
- no strings
- cigarette smoking
- manhattan new york city
- young
- gay kiss
- subway
- reference to martin short
- friendship
- condom
- cuddling
- male female relationship
- reference to james baldwin
- reference to gilgamesh
- passionate kiss
- male nudity
- nervousness
- sex scene
- best friend
- dressing
- woman on top
- interrupted sex
- male rear nudity
- reference to john lennon
- flirting
- reference to ronald reagan
- sex on a couch
David Searching Cast & Characters
Anthony Rapp leads the cast as David, with Camryn Manheim as Gwen and Kathleen Chalfant as Grandmother. Directed by Leslie L. Smith; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie L. Smith
- Anthony Rapp as David
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Camryn Manheim as Gwen -
Kathleen Chalfant as Grandmother - John Cameron Mitchell as Man with Fruit
Also Starring in David Searching
· 21 more- Stephen Spinella Hummus Guy
- Craig Chester Mercedes Guy
- Julie Halston Julie
- LaChanze God Truth
- David Pevsner Scott
- Michael Rupert Beau
- David Drake Mark
- Emanuele Secci Club Guest
- Anthony Meindl Diner Waiter
- Julio Monge Homeboy
- Joseph Fuqua Walter Pryor
- Susan Bruce Woman with Cats
- Christopher Duva Bungee Share
- Melinda Wade Pamphlet Girl
- Jennie Moreau Librarian
- David Courier Michael
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- Brenda Cummings Nurse
- Jordan Meadows Club Guest
- Alecia Hurst Usher
- Richard Munroe Club 82 Doorman
- Joe Santarelli Gwen's Customer
David Searching Also Known As
Also known as “大卫的探索”.
- Also known as
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- 大卫的探索
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David Searching FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of David Searching, each answered in a sentence.
How long is David Searching?
David Searching runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was David Searching released?
David Searching was released on February 25, 1997.
Who directed David Searching?
David Searching was directed by Leslie L. Smith.
Who is in the cast of David Searching?
David Searching stars Anthony Rapp as David, Camryn Manheim as Gwen and Kathleen Chalfant as Grandmother, among 25 credited actors.
Does David Searching have a post-credit scene?
No. David Searching has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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