Surviving (1985): Cast
Surviving is a 1985 romantic drama directed by Waris Hussein, starring Molly Ringwald as Lonnie, Zach Galligan and Marsha Mason. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Surviving About?
The premise of Surviving without spoilers.
In the heat of summer, wealthy teens Lonnie and Rick appear opposite: introverted Lonnie, scarred by a suicide attempt and uneasy with her parents Lois and Harvey, and charismatic, carefree Rick. Their secret romance sparks family tensions, and when Rick’s parents forbid the relationship, the decision triggers a tragic outcome.
Surviving Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- redheaded girl
- young love
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- high school student
- teenage protagonist
- teenage girl
- tragedy
- mother son relationship
- grieving mother
- cheating husband
- broken heart
- mental breakdown
+38 more Show fewer
- shock
- caught cheating
- father son fight
- doomed love
- teen drama
- exam
- photographer
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- father daughter relationship
- suicide pact
- family relationships
- anger
- affair
- adultery
- youth suicide
- suicidal girl
- suicide by gas
- teenage boy
- funeral
- dead body
- redhead
- red hair
- latex gloves
- crying
- camera
- piano
- photograph
- telephone
- wet hair
- kiss
- swimming pool
- curly hair
- carbon monoxide
- teen boy teen girl relationship
- teen movie
- teen love
- suicidal teen
- depressed teen
Surviving Cast & Characters
Molly Ringwald leads the cast as Lonnie, with Zach Galligan as Rick Brogan and Marsha Mason as Lois. Directed by Waris Hussein; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Waris Hussein
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Molly Ringwald as Lonnie - Zach Galligan as Rick Brogan
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Marsha Mason as Lois -
Paul Sorvino as Harvey
Also Starring in Surviving
· 14 more- Ellen Burstyn Tina Brogan
- William Windom Dr. Madsen
- River Phoenix Philip Brogan
- Len Cariou David Brogan
- Paddi Edwards Alma
- Joe Berryman Sheriff
- Heather O'Rourke Sarah Brogan
- Norma Moore Psychologist
- Camila Ashland Mother
- Marc Gilpin Bobby
- Tobe Sexton David
- Jane Simoneau May
- Lon Coggeshall Jeb
- Midge Woolsey Helen
Surviving Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Surviving: A Family in Crisis” and “Tragedy”.
- Also known as
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- Surviving: A Family in Crisis
- Tragedy
- … und fanden keinen Ausweg mehr
- Patto di amore e di morte
- 挣扎：危机中的家庭
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Surviving FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Surviving, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Surviving?
Surviving runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Surviving released?
Surviving was released on February 10, 1985.
Who directed Surviving?
Surviving was directed by Waris Hussein.
More films by Waris Hussein Who is in the cast of Surviving?
Surviving stars Molly Ringwald as Lonnie, Zach Galligan as Rick Brogan and Marsha Mason as Lois, among 18 credited actors.
Does Surviving have a post-credit scene?
No. Surviving has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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