The Tender Age
“Home can be tougher than the streets!”
Synopsis
Tim Donovan, a juvenile probation officer for the city of Boston, is assigned the case of Nikki, a troubled teenage girl who's been arrested for Assault & Battery. Tim quickly falls under the attractive Nikki's spell, convinced her delinquency is deep-rooted, and sets out to uncover the truth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmex
Festival / Special Debut
April 7, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Egleson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Egleson
- Original Score
- Pat Metheny
- Original Title
- The Tender Age
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Christina Association, Little Sister Partnership, Shefida Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Egleson
Jan Egleson
Pat Metheny
Edward Lachman
Sonya Polonsky
Kathleen Hammer, Steve Wax, Lindsay Law
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Egleson
Director
Jane Musky
Production Design
Sonya Polonsky
Editor
Jan Egleson
Writer
Steve Wax
Producer
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
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 Tender Age
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tender Age about?
Tim Donovan, a juvenile probation officer for the city of Boston, is assigned the case of Nikki, a troubled teenage girl who's been arrested for Assault & Battery. Tim quickly falls under the attractive Nikki's spell, convinced her delinquency is deep-rooted, and sets out to uncover the truth.
Who directed The Tender Age?
The Tender Age was directed by Jan Egleson.
Who stars in The Tender Age?
The principal cast of The Tender Age includes John Savage, Tracy Pollan, Roxanne Hart, Richard Jenkins, Jack Kehoe.
When was The Tender Age released and how long is it?
The Tender Age was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tender Age?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tender Age was composed by Pat Metheny.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tender Age?
The Tender Age holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).