| The Truth About Alex | |
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| Based on | Counterplay by Ann Synder Louis Pelletier |
| Written by | Craig Storper |
| Directed by | Paul Shapiro |
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| Music by | Fred Mollin |
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| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Martin Harbury |
| Production location | Oshawa, Ontario |
| Editor | Margaret Van Eerdewijk |
| Running time | 49 minutes |
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| Network | Global |
| Release | 1986 |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | 1987 |
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The Truth About Alex is a 1986 Canadian-American made-for-television drama film directed by Paul Shapiro. The movies stars Scott Baio as Brad and Peter Spence as Alex. It is based on the book Counterplay by Ann Snyder and Louis Pelletier. The film aired on Global TV in Canada in 1986 and in the United States on HBO in 1987.[1] The movie received a 1987 Gemini Award for Best Short Drama and one for Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series and was nominated for two additional awards. The film also received a CINE Golden Eagle Award and a CableACE Award.
- ^ "The Truth About Alex". Insight Productions.