Love and Death on Long Island
Synopsis
Curmudgeonly author Giles De'Ath, a widower with a marked distaste for modern popular culture, attempts to buy a ticket for a film adaptation of an E.M. Forster novel, but instead finds himself watching a tacky teen sex comedy. Yet when the beautiful Ronnie Bostock appears on the movie screen, Giles finds himself caught in a whirlwind of unanswered questions about both his own sexuality and his place in late 20th-century society.
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John Hurt
Giles De'Ath
Jason Priestley
Ronnie Bostock
Fiona Loewi
Audrey
Sheila Hancock
Mrs. Barker
Harvey Atkin
Lou
Maury Chaykin
Irving Buckmuller
Gawn Grainger
Henry
Elizabeth Quinn
Mrs. Reed
Linda Busby
Mrs. Abbott
Bill Leadbitter
Eldridge
Anne Reid
Maureen
Danny Webb
Video Assistant
Andrew Barrow
Harry
Dean Gatiss
Rob
Robert McKewley
Video Salesman
Tusse Silberg
Abigail's Mother
Rebecca Michael
Abigail
Jean Ainslie
Ticket Seller 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Kwietniowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Kwietniowski, Gilbert Adair
- Original Score
- Richard Grassby-Lewis, Bob Locke, Tim Norfolk
- Original Title
- Love and Death on Long Island
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Skyline Films, BBC Film, Mikado Film, Alfalfa Entertainment, Imagex Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Kwietniowski
Richard Kwietniowski, Gilbert Adair
Richard Grassby-Lewis, Bob Locke, Tim Norfolk
Oliver Curtis
Susan Shipton
Christopher Zimmer, Steve Clark-Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Shipton
Editor
Oliver Curtis
Director of Photography
Richard Kwietniowski
Director
Richard Kwietniowski
Writer
Andrea Galer
Costume Design
Christopher Zimmer
Producer
Steve Clark-Hall
Producer
Richard Grassby-Lewis
Original Music Composer
David McHenry
Production Design
Martha Curry
Costume Design
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Bob Locke
Original Music Composer
Tim Norfolk
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love and Death on Long Island
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What is Love and Death on Long Island about?
Curmudgeonly author Giles De'Ath, a widower with a marked distaste for modern popular culture, attempts to buy a ticket for a film adaptation of an E.M. Forster novel, but instead finds himself watching a tacky teen sex comedy. Yet when the beautiful Ronnie Bostock appears on the movie screen, Giles finds himself caught in a whirlwind of unanswered questions about both his own sexuality and his place in late 20th-century society.
Who directed Love and Death on Long Island?
Love and Death on Long Island was directed by Richard Kwietniowski.
Who stars in Love and Death on Long Island?
The principal cast of Love and Death on Long Island includes John Hurt, Jason Priestley, Fiona Loewi, Sheila Hancock, Harvey Atkin.
When was Love and Death on Long Island released and how long is it?
Love and Death on Long Island was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Love and Death on Long Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love and Death on Long Island was composed by Richard Grassby-Lewis, Bob Locke, Tim Norfolk.
Is Love and Death on Long Island based on a book or true story?
Love and Death on Long Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gilbert Adair".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love and Death on Long Island?
Love and Death on Long Island holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).