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19891h 39m6.7(74)

Longtime Companion

…a motion picture for everyone

DramaRomance
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1989-10-11
1h 39m
English
Released
American Playhouse

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.

#aids#politics#homophobia#hiv#death of lover#lgbt#manhattan, new york city#fire island#virus#pandemic#1980s#personal trainer#deadly disease#gay theme

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About Longtime Companion

…a motion picture for everyone

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. Running 99 minutes.

Longtime Companion Cast and Characters

The cast features Bruce Davison (as David), Campbell Scott (as Willy), Patrick Cassidy (as Howard), Mary-Louise Parker (as Lisa), and Stephen Caffrey (as Fuzzy). Their performances are a major reason Longtime Companion has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Longtime Companion

Longtime Companion flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Longtime Companion?

Longtime Companion runs for 99 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is Longtime Companion good? What's the rating?

Longtime Companion holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 74 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Longtime Companion?

The main cast includes Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, and Mary-Louise Parker, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Longtime Companion available in English?

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When was Longtime Companion released?

Longtime Companion was released in 1989.

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What is Longtime Companion about?

Longtime Companion is a Drama/Romance English-language film. 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.

When was Longtime Companion released?

Longtime Companion was released on October 11, 1989. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. The film was produced by American Playhouse.

Who stars in Longtime Companion?

Longtime Companion stars Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy and Mary-Louise Parker. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Longtime Companion available in HD?

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