The story of a group of friends and the changes that affect their world beginning from the day in 1981 when the first New York Times article mentioned the outbreak of a 'rare cancer' in the gay community, known today as AIDS. Read more
| Starring | Stephen Caffrey, Patrick Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker, Brian Cousins |
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| Director | Norman Rene |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
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The story of a group of friends and the changes that affect their world beginning from the day in 1981 when the first New York Times article mentioned the outbreak of a 'rare cancer' in the gay community, known today as AIDS.
| Starring | Stephen Caffrey, Patrick Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker, Brian Cousins, Bruce Davison, Dermot Mulroney, John Dossett, Mark Lamos |
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| Director | Norman Rene |
| Studio | MGM ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 35 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1990 To Rent: DVD: 10 Jul 2006 |
...The most authoritative dramatization yet of the AIDS epidemic and its emotional impact. It's also a rare combination of beguiling honesty and gripping storytelling
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A REALISTIC ACCOUNT OF THE CRISIS
ALTHOUGH THE MOVIE IS TRUE TO THE 1980's AIDS CRISIS, IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT SENTIMENTAL VICTIMHOOD, USUALLY OVERDONE IN GAY FILMS.
THE FILM IS ... read more »
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Longtime Companion
Fortunately for me, AIDS was not part of my life or any of my close friends. This film really does portray the outset of this tragic happening, and it really ... read more »
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Longtime Companion
Interesting film covering the subject of Aids. Set when it was ‘some sort of cancer’. It is a very touching movie.
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Vintage
This film has dated. BUT, in a good way. I think this is a very important film, and one which truly looks at the effect on gay men, and the great loss and ... read more »
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