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Cast
Ian Williams
as Mark
Thomas Arklie
as Simon
Gordon Alexander
as Drop Dead Gorgeous
Dillie Keane
as Siobban
Nicholas Harrison
as Siobhan's First Lover
Ian McKellen
as Quilt Documentary Narrator (voice)
Sinitta
as Quilt Documentary Narrator (voice)
Caroline Munro
as Mrs. Pignon
Paul Cottingham
as 1st Poxy Shirt Lifter
Lloyd T. Williams
as Bodybuilder
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1994
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Romance
Votes8
DirectorPeter Mackenzie Litten
WritersJohnny Byrne, Paul McEvoy, Peter Mackenzie Litten
TypeFeature Film
Rating2.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTo Die For
About To Die For
Simon and Mark live together in London. When Mark dies of AIDS, Simon gets on with his life rather quickly, too quickly to suit the ghost of Mark, who reappears to disrupt Simon's cruising and then moves back into their flat to prompt Simon to experience and express feelings. Simon is adamant that feelings, especially love, are not for him. Subplots develop as Mark and Simon observe their neighbor Siobhan's love life and as Simon spends his days as a satellite-TV installer partnered with Dogger, a homophobe ignorant that Simon is gay. Is there any key that can unlock Simon's feelings and allow Mark to rest in peace?
Directed by Peter Mackenzie Litten, To Die For leans on a strong ensemble — Ian Williams, Thomas Arklie, Gordon Alexander — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1994.
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