A Death in the Family(1987)
A Death in the Family Synopsis
Andy’s friends confront both their own mortality and the deadly new disease stalking their community, while his conservative family grapples with never having come to terms with his sexuality.
A Death in the Family (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Stewart Main, released on September 11, 1987 with a runtime of 50m. It stars John Watson, Simon Prast, Paul Gittins and Jon Brazier. Viewers rate it 3.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Stewart Main
- Writers:
- Peter Wells
- Producers:
- James Wallace
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Locke
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, James Wallace Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Death in the Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Watson
John Watson
as Andy
Simon Prast
as Ben
Paul Gittins
as Cal
Jon Brazier
as Simon
- Bernadette Doolan
Bernadette Doolan
as Maureen
- Ray Edkins
Ray Edkins
as Paul
Nigel Harbrow
as Matt
- Nancy Flyger
Nancy Flyger
as Mum
- Derek Hardwick
Derek Hardwick
as Dad
Key crew
Directed by Stewart Main, written by Peter Wells, produced by James Wallace.
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A Death in the Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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A Death in the Family – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Death in the Family?
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The main cast of A Death in the Family (1987) includes John Watson, Simon Prast, Paul Gittins, Jon Brazier and Bernadette Doolan. The film was directed by Stewart Main. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Death in the Family released?
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A Death in the Family was released on September 11, 1987 and runs for 50m.
Is A Death in the Family worth watching?
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A Death in the Family (1987) holds an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.