High School Lover
| High School Lover | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Written by |
|
| Directed by | Jerell Rosales |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Tim O'Keefe |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Vince Jolivette |
| Cinematography | Christina Voros |
| Editor | Julia Kots |
| Running time | 86 minutes |
| Production company | Elysium Bandini Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Lifetime |
| Release |
|
High School Lover is a 2017 American romantic thriller film directed by Jerell Rosales in his feature-length directorial debut. The film stars Paulina Singer, François Arnaud, Lana Condor, Tyler Alvarez, Julia Jones, and James Franco. It premiered on Lifetime on February 4, 2017.
Plot
After a 17-year-old falls in love with an older man, her father tries to intervene before the crush turns into a dangerous obsession.
Cast
- Paulina Singer as Kelly Winters
- François Arnaud as Christian Booth
- Lana Condor as Allison
- Tyler Alvarez as Larry
- Julia Jones as Samantha Winters
- James Franco as Rick Winters
- Ashley Aufderheide as Rachel Winters
- Julian Elijah Martinez as Timothy West
- Julian Cihi as Journey Segal
- Renee Morrison as Jules Kenny
- Prince Rama as themselves
Production
The film was shot in August and September of 2016 on location in New York City. [1] In January 2017, after filming had been completed on the production, Lifetime picked up the film, now titled High School Lover, and it was announced that Franco stars in the film and serves as an executive producer.[2] It was also reported that Paulina Singer (ABC/Freeform's Dead of Summer) and François Arnaud (Star of NBC's Midnight Texas) have lead roles in the film.[3]
Release
In January 2017, it was announced that the film would be a part of Lifetime's slate, and premiered on February 4, 2017.[4]
On November 21, 2017, the film was released on DVD, distributed by Lionsgate under license from A+E Networks.[5]
References
- ^ "Bruins collaborate on James Franco movie 'High School Lover'". dailybruin.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ^ Calvario, Liz (January 13, 2017). "James Franco to Star In and Executive Produce 'High School Lover,' His Second Lifetime Movie". IndieWire. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ Schwindt, Oriana (January 13, 2017). "Lifetime's New Original Movies Include Viola Davis, James Franco, Michael Jackson". Variety. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 13, 2017). "Lifetime Orders Michael Jackson Original Movie, Picks Up James Franco, Viola Davis Films – TCA". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Buy HIGH SCHOOL LOVER DVD from Lionsgate Shop". www.lionsgateshop.com. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
