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.
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About Longtime Companion
Longtime Companion is a 1989 English-language drama and romance film directed by Norman René. The cast is led by Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings.
Longtime Companion was produced by American Playhouse, Companion Productions, and The Samuel Goldwyn Company and made in United States of America. It was released on October 11, 1989, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Norman René
- Writers
- Craig Lucas
- Release date
- October 11, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- American Playhouse, Companion Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Longtime Companion cast & crew
Longtime Companion was directed by Norman René and written by Craig Lucas.
The cast features Bruce Davison as David, Campbell Scott as Willy, Patrick Cassidy as Howard, Mary-Louise Parker as Lisa, Stephen Caffrey as Fuzzy, and Dermot Mulroney as John.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Greg De Belles, cinematography is by Anthony Jannelli, and it was produced by Stan Wlodkowski and Lindsay Law.
Is Longtime Companion worth watching?
Longtime Companion holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Longtime Companion is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Longtime Companion
Bruce Davison
David
Campbell Scott
Willy
Patrick Cassidy
Howard
Mary-Louise Parker
Lisa
Stephen Caffrey
Fuzzy
Dermot Mulroney
John
John Dossett
Paul
Michael Schoeffling
Michael
Brian Cousins
Bob
Mark Lamos
Sean
Tanya Berezin
Office Manager
Welker White
Rochelle
Longtime Companion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Longtime Companion in United States?
Longtime Companion is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Longtime Companion in?
Longtime Companion is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Longtime Companion?
Longtime Companion runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Longtime Companion rated?
Longtime Companion is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 74 ratings.
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