Characters & Themes
The Pretender (1987) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1987 · 38 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Dave Christiano
- Starring
- Donnie Keshawarz, Crystal Robbins, Jeff Glover, Mark Rose, Jack McHaney, Dan Addington
A carefree high‑schooler sets his sights on a devout Christian classmate and begins feigning religious devotion to win her affection. As he adopts church rituals and moral lessons, his act deepens, and he gradually discovers genuine faith and personal transformation.
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