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Parting Glances (1986)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1986 Wide

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Gay yuppie Robert (John Bolger) accepts an assignment in Africa that will put his strained relationship with his lover, Michael (Richard Ganoung), in limbo for the next few years. Michael, meanwhile, tends the needs of his ex, Nick (Steve Buscemi), whose punk band's video is getting MTV airplay even as he battles HIV and bittersweet memories in a claustrophobic apartment. After a farewell dinner thrown by Robert's foppish boss and his luminous wife, Michael and Robert fret and frolic with a host

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Bill Sherwood

Written By: Bill Sherwood

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1986 Wide

On DVD: Apr 11, 2000

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Cast

Richard Ganoung
Michael
John Bolger
Robert
Steve Buscemi
Nick
Adam Nathan
Peter
Patrick Tull
Cecil
Nicholas Hill
Cab Driver
Kathy Kinney
Joan
Daniel Haughey
Commendatore Ghost
Yolande Bavan
Betty
Cam Brainard
Ricky
Theodore Ganger
Klaus
Hana Hartowicz
Chris' Mother
Sylwia Hartowicz
ChrisLittle Girl
Bob Kohrherr
Sam
Kristin Moneagle
Sarah
Nada
Liselotte
Patrick Ragland
Ex-Seminarian
Jim Selfe
Douglas' Sidekick
John Siemens
Dave
Richard Wall
Dougles

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It was one of the first films to confront the emotional repercussions of AIDS, and has not become dated--which speaks volumes for this appealing candid movie.

November 23, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Bill Sherwood's film is one of the first and most significant works (indie, of course) about the AIDS crisis that goes beyond the issue of coming out, placing its romantic triangle in the broader context of a vibrant gay community.

July 27, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

Still the best and most honest film ever made about AIDS.

June 16, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Relationship drama with an seminal AIDS story contains a notable debut performance from Steve Buscemi and several other performers who were just starting out but now are familiar faces. Fine direction by Bill Sherwood, sadly his only film before falling victim to the disease himself.

February 16, 2010

jay nixon

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"Parting Glances" was in 1986 ahead of it's time with the way it handled the subject matter of AIDS. "Steve Buscemi" is just as amazing an actor then as he is now in his break out role as a somewhat washed up rocker with HIV/Aids. The main storyline is that of His Character"Nick's) ex Michael "Richard Ganoung" dealing

December 3, 2008