Defying Gravity

Jul 9, 1997

1h 32m

★ 6.1

Some pledges are for keeps.

Overview

Popular frat guy Griff, the ultimate boy next boy, has a great big secret... Pete. Given an ultimatum by Pete, Griff goes the straight route until things get rough. Ultimately, defying reality is harder than he had ever imagined.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Boom Pictures Inc.

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Cast

John "Griff" Griffith

Daniel Chilson

Todd Bentley

Niklaus Lange

Pete Bradley

Don Handfield

Denetra Washington

Linna Carter

Heather

Lesley Pedersen

Gary Buchanan

Ryan Tucker

Matthew "Doogie" McDougal

Seabass Diamond

Bozzy

Nick Spano

Rachel

Katrina Holden Bronson

Gretchen

Nicki Aycox

Mrs. Bradley

Laura Fox

Mr. Bradley

Kevin Patrick Wright

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