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Parting Glances(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-02-19
69%
50 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
A (very) independent film
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Rondo Productions
Movie: Parting Glances
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richard Ganoung
Michael
John Bolger
Robert
Steve Buscemi
Nick
Kathy Kinney
Joan
Bob Koherr
Sam
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