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Longtime Companion (1989)

R · 1989-10-11 · 1h 36m · EN
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During the summer of 1981, a group of friends in New York are completely unprepared for the onslaught of AIDS. What starts as a rumor about a mysterious "gay cancer" soon turns into a major crisis as, one by one, some of the friends begin to fall ill, leaving the others to panic about who will be next. As death takes its toll, the lives of these friends are forever redefined by an unconditional display of love, hope and courage.

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Norman RenéDirectorCraig LucasWriter
Box office
$4.6M

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Bruce DavisonBruce DavisonDavidMary-Louise ParkerMary-Louise ParkerLisaPatrick CassidyPatrick CassidyHowardStephen CaffreyStephen CaffreyFuzzyJohn DossettJohn DossettPaulDermot MulroneyDermot MulroneyJohnMichael SchoefflingMichael SchoefflingMichaelBrian CousinsBrian CousinsBobDan ButlerDan ButlerWalterCampbell ScottCampbell ScottWillyRobert JoyRobert JoyRonWelker WhiteWelker WhiteRochelle

Keywords

1980sGay coupleLgbtAidsHivGayVirusGay interestPandemicHomophobiaPoliticsGay themeManhattan, new york cityPersonal trainerDeath of loverFire islandDeadly disease

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinity1980s · Gay Couple · LgbtMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference375963

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Frequently asked questions about Longtime Companion

What is Longtime Companion about?

During the summer of 1981, a group of friends in New York are completely unprepared for the onslaught of AIDS. What starts as a rumor about a mysterious "gay cancer" soon turns into a major crisis as, one by one, some of the friends begin to fall ill, leaving the others to panic about who will be next. As death takes its toll, the lives of these friends are forever redefined by an unconditional display of love, hope and courage.

How long is Longtime Companion?

Longtime Companion has a runtime of 96 minutes.