David Searching
Synopsis
The story of a young gay man's search to find himself. David is a young, gay aspiring documentary filmmaker and takes his first tentative steps towards his adult life. His roommate, Gwen, after ending a mysterious marriage, is looking for stability. Together they try to manoeuvre their way through New York on a search for happiness. Instead, they find bad dates, worse job interviews and bizarre sexual encounters.
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Anthony Rapp
David
Camryn Manheim
Gwen
Julie Halston
Julie
David Courier
Michael
Michael Rupert
Beau
Stephen Spinella
Hummus Guy
John Cameron Mitchell
Man with Fruit
David Drake
Mark
LaChanze
God Truth
Kathleen Chalfant
Grandmother
Susan Bruce
Woman with Cats
Craig Chester
Mercedes Guy
Brenda Cummings
Nurse
Christopher Duva
Bungee Share
Joseph Fuqua
Walter Pryor
Anthony Meindl
Diner Waiter
David Pevsner
Scott
Alecia Hurst
Usher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie L. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie L. Smith
- Original Score
- Todd Siwinsky
- Original Title
- David Searching
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Backpain Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie L. Smith
Leslie L. Smith
Todd Siwinsky
John P. Adams
Toni Blye
Leslie L. Smith, John P. Adams
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie L. Smith
Director
Leslie L. Smith
Writer
Toni Blye
Editor
Leslie L. Smith
Producer
John P. Adams
Producer
John P. Adams
Director of Photography
Todd Siwinsky
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About David Searching
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What is David Searching about?
The story of a young gay man's search to find himself. David is a young, gay aspiring documentary filmmaker and takes his first tentative steps towards his adult life. His roommate, Gwen, after ending a mysterious marriage, is looking for stability. Together they try to manoeuvre their way through New York on a search for happiness. Instead, they find bad dates, worse job interviews and bizarre sexual encounters.
Who directed David Searching?
David Searching was directed by Leslie L. Smith.
Who stars in David Searching?
The principal cast of David Searching includes Anthony Rapp, Camryn Manheim, Julie Halston, David Courier, Michael Rupert.
When was David Searching released and how long is it?
David Searching was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for David Searching?
The original motion picture soundtrack for David Searching was composed by Todd Siwinsky.