Longtime Companion(1989)
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Longtime Companion Synopsis
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.
Longtime Companion (1989) is a drama and romance film directed by Norman René, released on October 11, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy and Mary-Louise Parker. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman René
- Writers:
- Craig Lucas
- Producers:
- Stan Wlodkowski
- Cinematographer:
- Anthony Jannelli
- Composer:
- Greg De Belles
- Production:
- American Playhouse, Companion Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Revenue:
- $4,609,953
- Status:
- Released
Longtime Companion (1989) Trailer
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Longtime Companion Cast & Crew
Main 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
Mark Lamos
as Sean
- Tanya Berezin
Tanya Berezin
as Office Manager
Welker White
as Rochelle
Key crew
Directed by Norman René, written by Craig Lucas, produced by Stan Wlodkowski.
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Longtime Companion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 78 ratings.
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Longtime Companion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Longtime Companion?
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The main cast of Longtime Companion (1989) includes Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker and Stephen Caffrey. The film was directed by Norman René. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Longtime Companion released?
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Longtime Companion was released on October 11, 1989 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Longtime Companion worth watching?
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Longtime Companion (1989) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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