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An Early Frost (1985)

NR · 1985-05-01 · 1h 40m · EN
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The tragic story of a family torn apart by AIDS

Successful lawyer Michael Pierson is gay, but he has always hidden this part of his life from his mother, Katherine, father, Nick, and grandmother Beatrice. But when Michael discovers he has AIDS and is dying of complications from the disease, he must open up to his parents and the rest of his family. Though fearful of their reactions, he introduces them to his longtime lover, Peter, and looks to them for support.

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John ErmanDirector

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Aidan QuinnAidan QuinnMichael PiersonGena RowlandsGena RowlandsKatherine PiersonBen GazzaraBen GazzaraNick PiersonBill PaxtonBill PaxtonBob MaracekD.W. MoffettD.W. MoffettPeter HiltonSylvia SidneySylvia SidneyBeatrice McKennaJohn GloverJohn GloverVictor DiMatoChristopher BradleyChristopher BradleyToddSydney WalshSydney WalshSusan MaracekTerry O'QuinnTerry O'QuinnDr. ReddingCheryl AndersonCheryl AndersonChristineSue Ann GilfillanSue Ann GilfillanNurse Lincoln

Keywords

Coming outLawyerAidsHiv

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityComing Out · Lawyer · AidsDialogue densityDramaDirector preference306998Actor preference118449 · 92736 · 85103Country preferenceUs

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What is An Early Frost about?

Successful lawyer Michael Pierson is gay, but he has always hidden this part of his life from his mother, Katherine, father, Nick, and grandmother Beatrice. But when Michael discovers he has AIDS and is dying of complications from the disease, he must open up to his parents and the rest of his family. Though fearful of their reactions, he introduces them to his longtime lover, Peter, and looks to them for support.

How long is An Early Frost?

An Early Frost has a runtime of 100 minutes.