Longtime Companion(1989)
“…a motion picture for everyone”
Overview
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.
Director
Norman René
Studio
American Playhouse
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Bruce Davison
as David
Campbell Scott
as Willy
Patrick Cassidy
as Howard
Mary-Louise Parker
as Lisa
Stephen Caffrey
as Fuzzy
Dermot Mulroney
as John
John Dossett
as Paul
Michael Schoeffling
as Michael
Brian Cousins
as Bob
Mark Lamos
as Sean
Tanya Berezin
as Office Manager
Welker White
as Rochelle
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
American Playhouse • Companion Productions • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Longtime Companion?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Longtime Companion (1989).
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.
Who directed Longtime Companion?▼
Longtime Companion was directed by Norman René and released in 1989. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Longtime Companion?▼
Longtime Companion has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Longtime Companion?▼
The cast of Longtime Companion includes Bruce Davison as David, Campbell Scott as Willy, Patrick Cassidy as Howard, Mary-Louise Parker as Lisa, Stephen Caffrey as Fuzzy and more.
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