Movie·1998·1h 47m
Around the Fire
Finding a place to belong is just the beginning.
Directed By
John Jacobsen
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Simon is an intelligent and privileged young man whose family expects him to become a Princeton graduate. Crying out for attention from his reserved and cool hearted family, Simon commits numerous petty crimes and is soon sent away to boarding school where he befriends a "Deadhead," adopts the "hippie" lifestyle and dabbles in many drugs in his search for acceptance.
Producer
Tommy Rosen, John W. Comerford
Editor
Brian Berdan
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
17 votes
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// cast
Cast
Devon Sawa
Simon Harris
Bill Smitrovich
Matt Harris
Tara Reid
Jennifer
Eric Mabius
Andrew
Colman Domingo
Trace
Charlayne Woodard
Kate
Stephen Tobolowsky
Doc
Henri Lubatti
Kevin
John Pirruccello
Joe
Daphne Brogdon
Simon's mother
Amos Glick
Neal
Heath Lourwood
Jason
Bob Morrisey
Mr. Whitney
Cole Stratton
Kyle
Lisa Burgett
Lauren
Terence McGovern
Bill
Rick Camp
Graduation Guest
Barry Alan Levine
Arresting Officer
// crew
Crew
Tommy Rosen
Writer, Producer
John W. Comerford
Writer, Producer
Brian Berdan
Editor
John Jacobsen
Director
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