Parting Glances
“A (very) independent film”
Synopsis
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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Trailer: Parting Glances
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-04
Top Cast
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Richard Ganoung
Michael
John Bolger
Robert
Steve Buscemi
Nick
Adam Nathan
Peter
Kathy Kinney
Joan
Patrick Tull
Cecil
Yolande Bavan
Betty
Andre Morgan
Terry
Richard Wall
Douglas
Bob Koherr
Sam
Jim Selfe
Douglas's Sidekick
Kristin Moneagle
Sarah
John Siemens
Dave
Theodore Ganger
Klaus
Nada
Liselotte
Patrick Ragland
Ex-Seminarian
Cam Brainard
Ricky
Daniel Haughey
Commendatore - Ghost
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 2, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Sherwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Sherwood
- Original Score
- Jacek Laskus
- Original Title
- Parting Glances
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rondo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Sherwood
Bill Sherwood
Jacek Laskus
Jacek Laskus
Bill Sherwood
Paul L. Kaplan, Yoram Mandel, Arthur Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Sherwood
Director
Bill Sherwood
Writer
Jacek Laskus
Director of Photography
Yoram Mandel
Producer
Arthur Silverman
Producer
Bill Sherwood
Editor
John Loggia
Production Design
Sylvia Heisel
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parting Glances
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parting Glances about?
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.
Who directed Parting Glances?
Parting Glances was directed by Bill Sherwood.
Who stars in Parting Glances?
The principal cast of Parting Glances includes Richard Ganoung, John Bolger, Steve Buscemi, Adam Nathan, Kathy Kinney.
When was Parting Glances released and how long is it?
Parting Glances was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Parting Glances?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parting Glances was composed by Jacek Laskus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parting Glances?
Parting Glances holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).