Parting Glances

Name: Parting Glances
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1986-02-19
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Richard Ganoung, John Bolger, Steve Buscemi, Adam Nathan, Kathy Kinney

1986·Movie·NR·90 min·★ 6.9(58)

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“A (very) independent film”

Michael and Robert, two gay men living in Brooklyn, spend their last day together before Robert leaves for Africa on work assignment. Michael still has feelings for his friend Nick, who has AIDS.

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About Parting Glances

Parting Glances is a 1986 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Bill Sherwood. The cast is led by Richard Ganoung, John Bolger, Steve Buscemi. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, OVID, Cineverse Amazon Channel.

Parting Glances was produced by Rondo Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 19, 1986, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Bill Sherwood
Writers: Bill Sherwood
Release date: February 19, 1986
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Rondo Productions

#new york city#aids#hiv#lgbt#gay theme

Parting Glances cast & crew

Parting Glances was directed by Bill Sherwood and written by Bill Sherwood.

The cast features Richard Ganoung as Michael, John Bolger as Robert, Steve Buscemi as Nick, Adam Nathan as Peter, Kathy Kinney as Joan, and Patrick Tull as Cecil.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jacek Laskus and it was produced by Paul L. Kaplan and Yoram Mandel.

Is Parting Glances worth watching?

Parting Glances holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Parting Glances is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Parting Glances

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