The Absolution of Anthony

The Absolution of Anthony

1997•13m•4.2/10

ComedyDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

4.2/10(8)

A 16-year-old gay boy lives with his Catholic grandfather in the Bronx.

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EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Joe Quintero

Anthony

Carlos Rafart

Grandfather

Gary Cohen

Joe

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Father Carson

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