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Longtime Companion

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Dermot Mulroney and Campbell Scott in Longtime Companion (1989)
The emergence and devastation of the AIDS epidemic is chronicled in the lives of several gay men living during the 1980s.
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The emergence and devastation of the AIDS epidemic is chronicled in the lives of several gay men living during the 1980s.The emergence and devastation of the AIDS epidemic is chronicled in the lives of several gay men living during the 1980s.The emergence and devastation of the AIDS epidemic is chronicled in the lives of several gay men living during the 1980s.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
5.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Norman René
  • Writer
    • Craig Lucas
  • Stars
    • Stephen Caffrey
    • Patrick Cassidy
    • Brian Cousins
Top credits
  • Director
    • Norman René
  • Writer
    • Craig Lucas
  • Stars
    • Stephen Caffrey
    • Patrick Cassidy
    • Brian Cousins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:17
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    How Movies and TV Shaped Our Perception of HIV/AIDS
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    How Movies and TV Shaped Our Perception of HIV/AIDS

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    Dermot Mulroney and Campbell Scott in Longtime Companion (1989)
    Mary-Louise Parker, Campbell Scott, and Stephen Caffrey in Longtime Companion (1989)
    Dermot Mulroney and Campbell Scott in Longtime Companion (1989)
    Campbell Scott and Stephen Caffrey in Longtime Companion (1989)
    Dermot Mulroney and Campbell Scott in Longtime Companion (1989)
    Campbell Scott and Stephen Caffrey in Longtime Companion (1989)
    Longtime Companion (1989)
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    Stephen Caffrey
    Stephen Caffrey
    • Fuzzyas Fuzzy
    Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy
    • Howardas Howard
    Brian Cousins
    Brian Cousins
    • Bobas Bob
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Davidas David
    Campbell Scott
    Campbell Scott
    • Willyas Willy
    John Dossett
    John Dossett
    • Paulas Paul
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Tanya Berezin
    • Office Manageras Office Manager
    Welker White
    Welker White
    • Rochelleas Rochelle
    Michael Piontek
    • Office Workeras Office Worker
    Joyce Reehling
    • Office Workeras Office Worker
    Mark Lamos
    • Seanas Sean
    Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney
    • Johnas John
    Michael Schoeffling
    Michael Schoeffling
    • Michaelas Michael
    Marceline Hugot
    Marceline Hugot
    • Soap Opera Readeras Soap Opera Reader
    Margo Skinner
    • Casting Directoras Casting Director
    Eric Gutierrez
    • Disco Bartenderas Disco Bartender
    Brad O'Hare
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • Director
      • Norman René
    • Writer
      • Craig Lucas
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The title refers to the only way that newspapers at the time would allow a gay man's lover to be listed in an obituary.
    • Goofs
      In the segment marked "July 3, 1981" people dance to the song "Do You Wanna Funk?" by Sylvester, but this song was not released until 1982.
    • Quotes

      Fuzzy: What do you think happens when we die?

      Willy: We get to have sex again.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Bird on a Wire/Last Exit to Brooklyn/Back to the Future Part III/Cadillac Man/Longtime Companion (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      The Tide Is High
      Written by John Holt

      Performed by Blondie

      Published by Sparta Florida Music Group

      Courtesy of Chrysalis Records

    User reviews51

    Review
    Top review
    Well acted film on A.I.D.S.
    Following in the footsteps of AN EARLY FROST, here is yet another film with an AIDS theme to reckon with. Unlike FORST [which actually dealt with a gay couple and their parents] this deals with the gay community and several lover relationships. What I like about this film, and I did like FROST, was the honesty in telling the story of relationships. We are introduced to a group of gay friends and their mates, who spend much time together in vacationing on Fire Island, the gay resort, and in the hospital visitng each other when stricken with the unknown disease that has become a plague amongst us today. The actors brought their own individual depth to each character. I couldn't find a bad performance in the lot. Notably Bruce Davison stands out. He brings such an understanding and compassion to his work. You really believe him as he becomes his partner's companion in the last days of his life. The scene when he tells him it's okay to leave, was awesome. How can you separate the good actors from acknowledgement. Campbell Scott and Stephen Caffrey, Patrick Cassidy [and that famous kissing scene on the soap he was acting in] gave such a wonderful scene when he's in his lover's hospital room and begins to break down. The face of his lover as he listens to him cry broke my heart. John Dossett, Mark Lamos and Dermot Mulroney [and I'm not sure what actor played what role] all gave so much honesty to their work. A great ensemble of players, a delicate and honest script about a controversial disease that has by this time taken the lives of millions of young people [gay and straight], excellent direction and well photographed, I highly recommend this to everybody to see. You'll come away with a different attitude about not only gay life, but the killing disease.
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    • guil12
    • Dec 15, 2001

    FAQ1

    • Missing scenes from the feature that are seen briefly in the trailer

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1990 (Portugal)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Freundschaft fürs Leben
    • Filming locations
      • Fire Island, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • American Playhouse
      • Companion Productions
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,609,953
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,525
      • May 13, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,609,953
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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