The Delta
“The distance between two men is...”
Synopsis
In Memphis, a middle-class white teenager and a black Vietnamese immigrant meet in a gay cruising spot and discover what they don't have in common.
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THE DELTAOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Shayne Gray
Lincoln Bloom
Thang Chan
Minh Nguyen (John)
Rachel Zan Huss
Monica Rachel
Colonious David
Ricky Little
Charles J. Ingram
Gary Bloom
Leigh Walden
Cece Bloom
Gene Crain
Sam Bloom
Ron Gephart
Ken Bloom
Kim Newman
Denise Bloom
Polly Edelstein
Debbie Bloom
Larry Reynolds
Man in Park
Angelique Owens
Donut Shop Clerk
Vanita Thomas
Bernice
Randall Reinke
Danny
Melissa A. Dunn
Tina Clifton
Erin Grills
Jacquie Clifton
Kate Davis
Gloria Clifton
Mark Hyman
Club Bouncer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 15, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ira Sachs
- Screenplay & Story
- Ira Sachs
- Original Score
- Michael Rohatyn
- Original Title
- The Delta
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Charlie Guidance Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ira Sachs
Ira Sachs
Michael Rohatyn
Benjamin P. Speth
Affonso Gonçalves
Margot Bridger
Department Leadership Roster
Ira Sachs
Director
Ira Sachs
Writer
Margot Bridger
Producer
Michael Rohatyn
Original Music Composer
Benjamin P. Speth
Director of Photography
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Bernhard Blythe
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Delta
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What is The Delta about?
In Memphis, a middle-class white teenager and a black Vietnamese immigrant meet in a gay cruising spot and discover what they don't have in common.
Who directed The Delta?
The Delta was directed by Ira Sachs.
Who stars in The Delta?
The principal cast of The Delta includes Shayne Gray, Thang Chan, Rachel Zan Huss, Colonious David, Charles J. Ingram.
When was The Delta released and how long is it?
The Delta was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Delta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Delta was composed by Michael Rohatyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Delta?
The Delta holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).