As Is
Synopsis
Story of a homosexual man who finds out he has AIDS and how people react. Ex-lovers are brought together when the former is stricken with AIDS. Often humorous and never morose, author William Hoffman doesn't pull his punches with either his portrayal of a gay lifestyle or of the emotional toll the disease takes.
Top Cast
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Robert Carradine
Rich
Jonathan Hadary
Saul
Colleen Dewhurst
Hospice Worker
Doug Annear
Chet
Joanna Miles
Lily
Alan Scarfe
Brother
Julie Whitfield
Brother's Wife
Samantha Langevin
Partner
Reg Drager
Doctor #1
Gerald Lenton
Doctor #2
Tonya Williams
TV Commentator
Jeremy Ratchford
Pickup #1
Chris Owens
Pickup #2
Andrew Lewarne
Clone #1
Tedd Dillon
Clone #2
Robbie Haas
Bartender
Stewart Arnott
Man #1
Marshall Perlmuter
Man #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Hoffman
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- As Is
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Interchange Television Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
William M. Hoffman
Peter Matz
Rene Ohashi
Ruth Foster
Michael Brandman, Iris Merlis
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Matz
Original Music Composer
William M. Hoffman
Writer
Ruth Foster
Editor
Rene Ohashi
Director of Photography
Iris Merlis
Producer
Julie Whitfield
Costume Design
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About As Is
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is As Is about?
Story of a homosexual man who finds out he has AIDS and how people react. Ex-lovers are brought together when the former is stricken with AIDS. Often humorous and never morose, author William Hoffman doesn't pull his punches with either his portrayal of a gay lifestyle or of the emotional toll the disease takes.
Who directed As Is?
As Is was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Who stars in As Is?
The principal cast of As Is includes Robert Carradine, Jonathan Hadary, Colleen Dewhurst, Doug Annear, Joanna Miles.
When was As Is released and how long is it?
As Is was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for As Is?
The original motion picture soundtrack for As Is was composed by Peter Matz.