Sweet as You Are
Synopsis
A college lecturer contracts HIV after having a brief affair with one of his students. The news threatens his marriage and family life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angela Pope
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nicholson, Stephen Jeffery-Poulter
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- Sweet as You Are
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angela Pope
William Nicholson, Stephen Jeffery-Poulter
John Du Prez
Remi Adefarasin
Sue Wyatt
David M. Thompson, Ruth Caleb, Graham Massey
Department Leadership Roster
William Nicholson
Writer
Angela Pope
Director
Rochelle Selwyn
Production Design
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
Sue Wyatt
Editor
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Ruth Caleb
Producer
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet as You Are
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet as You Are about?
A college lecturer contracts HIV after having a brief affair with one of his students. The news threatens his marriage and family life.
Who directed Sweet as You Are?
Sweet as You Are was directed by Angela Pope.
Who stars in Sweet as You Are?
The principal cast of Sweet as You Are includes Liam Neeson, Miranda Richardson, Alex Pakenham, Philip McGough, Gillian Raine.
When was Sweet as You Are released and how long is it?
Sweet as You Are was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet as You Are?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet as You Are was composed by John Du Prez.