Longtime Companion
"…a motion picture for everyone"
Originally released in 1989. Longtime Companion is a drama/romance film. directed by Norman René.
Starring Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, and Patrick Cassidy
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (73 votes)
Box Office
$4.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $4,609,953
Production Companies
- American Playhouse
- Companion Productions
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longtime Companion about?
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 ...
Who directed Longtime Companion?
Longtime Companion was directed by Norman René.
How long is Longtime Companion?
Longtime Companion has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Longtime Companion released?
Longtime Companion was released on October 11, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Longtime Companion?
The main cast of Longtime Companion includes Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephen Caffrey.