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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes77
DirectorNorman René
WritersCraig Lucas
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLongtime Companion
About Longtime Companion
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.
Directed by Norman René, Longtime Companion leans on a strong ensemble — Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy — 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 drama titles of 1989.
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