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Longtime Companion

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Longtime Companion (1990)

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Reviews Counted:15

Fresh:15

Rotten:0

Average Rating:7.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A touching portrayal of a close-knit group of gay friends and lovers during the 1980s. The men watch as AIDS begins to devastate their community, and try to deal with the painful reality of... A touching portrayal of a close-knit group of gay friends and lovers during the 1980s. The men watch as AIDS begins to devastate their community, and try to deal with the painful reality of watching their friends, one by one, succumb to death. [More]

Starring: Bruce Davison, Stephen Caffrey, Patrick Cassidy, John Dossett

Starring: Bruce Davison, Stephen Caffrey, Patrick Cassidy, John Dossett, Mark Lamos, Dermot Mulroney, Mary-Louise Parker, Campbell Scott

Director: Norman Rene

Director: Norman Rene
Screenwriter: Craig Lucas

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Geoff Andrew
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03/17/09
Variety
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One of the better hetero-friendly movies about gays.

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04/09/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com

Bearing the burden of being the first film about AIDS, Longtime Companion (which premiered at Sundance Fest) had the task of placing the crisis on the national agenda, which meant a gentler, kinder tone; even so, it's a touching, nicely acted feature

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01/24/07
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
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Chuck O'Leary
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Fantastica Daily

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08/04/04
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Exceptional ensemble, heart-wrenching

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06/10/04
Sarah Chauncey
Sarah Chauncey
Reel.com

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01/05/04
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Formally unadventurous, a little PBS-y, but undeniably moving as it evolves.

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08/16/03
Nick Davis
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05/20/03
Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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A touching story, a bit preachy, but daring for its time.

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11/06/02
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

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11/01/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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10/03/02
Nell Minow
Nell Minow
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

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08/31/02
John A. Nesbit
John A. Nesbit
ToxicUniverse.com

Good, but not as good as Parting Glances

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08/21/02
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A sensitive film that helps us understand the bravery and gallantry of those who have been forced in the prime of life to confront death and grief.

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice
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Robert Roten
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Desson Thomson
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