A Very Natural Thing
“David and Jason's relationship... it's the same only different.”
Synopsis
When David, an ex-monk still in his twenties meets Mark, he falls hard; soon he's asked Mark if they can live together. Things go well for awhile, and then differences in their definition of "commitment" begin to push them apart. Mark wants other sexual adventures, David tries to go along. Can they talk through the crisis in their relationship or is a breakup in the offing? David sees his relationship with Mark as a marriage, so if it ends, can David's heart ever heal?
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A Very Natural Thing - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert McLane
David
Curt Gareth
Mark
Bo White
Jason
Anthony McKay
Gary, the Roommate
Marilyn Meyers
Valerie, his Fiance
Jay Pierce
Alan
Barnaby Rudge
Hughey
A. Bailey Chapin
Minister
Scott Eisman
Student
Michael Kell
Boating Family
Sheila Rock
Boating Family
Linda Weitz
Boating Family
Robert Grillo
Edgar
Howard Blakey
Charles
George Diaz
Miguel
Deborah Trowbridge
Jason's Ex-Wife
Jesse Trowbridge
Jason's Child
Jose Aponte
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Purusha Larkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Purusha Larkin, Joseph Coencas
- Original Score
- Gordon Gottlieb, Bert Lucarelli
- Original Title
- A Very Natural Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Water Bearer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Purusha Larkin
Purusha Larkin, Joseph Coencas
Gordon Gottlieb, Bert Lucarelli
C.H. Douglass
Terry Manning
Purusha Larkin
Department Leadership Roster
Purusha Larkin
Director
Purusha Larkin
Screenplay
Joseph Coencas
Screenplay
Purusha Larkin
Producer
C.H. Douglass
Director of Photography
Terry Manning
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Very Natural Thing
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What is A Very Natural Thing about?
When David, an ex-monk still in his twenties meets Mark, he falls hard; soon he's asked Mark if they can live together. Things go well for awhile, and then differences in their definition of "commitment" begin to push them apart. Mark wants other sexual adventures, David tries to go along. Can they talk through the crisis in their relationship or is a breakup in the offing? David sees his relationship with Mark as a marriage, so if it ends, can David's heart ever heal?
Who directed A Very Natural Thing?
A Very Natural Thing was directed by Purusha Larkin.
Who stars in A Very Natural Thing?
The principal cast of A Very Natural Thing includes Robert McLane, Curt Gareth, Bo White, Anthony McKay, Marilyn Meyers.
When was A Very Natural Thing released and how long is it?
A Very Natural Thing was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Very Natural Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Very Natural Thing was composed by Gordon Gottlieb, Bert Lucarelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Very Natural Thing?
A Very Natural Thing holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).