Longtime Companion
“…a motion picture for everyone”
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.
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Longtime Companion Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-25
Top Cast
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Bruce Davison
David
Campbell Scott
Willy
Patrick Cassidy
Howard
Mary-Louise Parker
Lisa
Stephen Caffrey
Fuzzy
Dermot Mulroney
John
John Dossett
Paul
Michael Schoeffling
Michael
Brian Cousins
Bob
Mark Lamos
Sean
Tanya Berezin
Office Manager
Welker White
Rochelle
Michael Piontek
Office Worker
Joyce Reehling
Office Worker
Marceline Hugot
Soap Opera Reader
Margo Skinner
Casting Director
Eric Gutierrez
Disco Bartender
Brad O'Hare
Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman René
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Lucas
- Original Score
- Greg De Belles
- Original Title
- Longtime Companion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Companion Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman René
Craig Lucas
Greg De Belles
Anthony Jannelli
Katherine Wenning
Stan Wlodkowski, Lindsay Law
Department Leadership Roster
Norman René
Director
Greg De Belles
Original Music Composer
Anthony Jannelli
Director of Photography
Katherine Wenning
Editor
Craig Lucas
Writer
Andrew Jackness
Production Design
Stan Wlodkowski
Producer
Walker Hicklin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Longtime Companion
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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 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.
Who directed Longtime Companion?
Longtime Companion was directed by Norman René.
Who stars in Longtime Companion?
The principal cast of Longtime Companion includes Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephen Caffrey.
When was Longtime Companion released and how long is it?
Longtime Companion was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Longtime Companion make at the box office?
Longtime Companion grossed $4.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Longtime Companion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Longtime Companion was composed by Greg De Belles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Longtime Companion?
Longtime Companion holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).