Sweet Substitute
6.3
“This Film Will Shock You, YES! There Has Never Been a Motion Picture That So Boldly Explores the Compulsions of Sexual Frustrations...Told With Honesty and Sensual Realism”
Busy navigating his final year of high school, brainy aspiring teacher Tom is determined to land an elusive scholarship, but his hard work is constantly interrupted by his real obsession: pursuing the opposite sex. Before long, he develops a romance with former classmate Elaine, who persistently declines his sexual advances. This inspires Tom to consider other options, including his good-natured study buddy Kathy. But when they take their friendship to the next level, shocking complications threaten to derail Tom’s future, inspiring his friends to take drastic action.
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9 people
Larry Kent Director · Shelah Reljic Editor
Budget $15K · United States release September 15, 1965 · Produced in Canada
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$15,000
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Larry Kent Productions
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Canada
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · November 1, 1964
Theatrical
United States · September 15, 1965
Limited theatrical · NY Film Festival
United States
November 10, 1965 · Theatrical
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