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Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Personal Information

Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Born / DiedMay 27, 1943 (Died at 44)
Zodiac Sign♊Gemini
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
Career Span1972 – 1987
Known Credits11 Titles
Directing0

Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Also known as:Arthur BressanArthur Bressen Jr.Michael LawrenceA.J. Bressan, Jr.
Total Works

11

11 movies • 0 shows

Avg Rating

7 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

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worldwide gross

Global Reach

Top 500

TMDB star index

Biography

One of the pioneers of independent gay cinema in the 1970s and '80s, Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. is best known for his 1985 drama, "Buddies" (the first dramatic feature film about AIDS). Working across multiple genres including documentary, narrative, adult and short form filmmaking, Bressan's boldness and artistry as a writer–director earned him both acclaim and controversy over the course of his decade-long filmmaking career.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Buddies
8.2
Buddies
1985•movie
Role: Writer

Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 11 titles featuring Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Buddies
8.2
Buddies
1985•movie

Role: Writer

Gay USA
5.8
Gay USA
1977•movie

Role: Director

Abuse
4.9
Abuse
1983•movie

as Street Interviewee

Passing Strangers
7.6
Passing Strangers
1974•movie

as Projectionist

Forbidden Letters
7.5
Forbidden Letters
1979•movie

as End Credits Narrator (voice)

Daddy Dearest
8.3
Daddy Dearest
1984•movie

Role: Producer

Pleasure Beach
6.0
Pleasure Beach
1983•movie

Role: Director

Juice
7.5
Juice
1984•movie

Role: Director

Family Affair
Family Affair
1982•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Coming Out
Coming Out
1972•movie

Role: Director