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A Death in the Family

198750mStewart Main,Peter Wells
IMDb 7.2

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Andy’s friends confront both their own mortality and the deadly new disease stalking their community, while his conservative family grapples with never having come to terms with his sexuality.

DramaTV Movie
AidsGriefLgbtGay ThemeHiv/aids EpidemicConservative Values

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What is A Death in the Family (1987) about?

Andy’s friends confront both their own mortality and the deadly new disease stalking their community, while his conservative family grapples with never having come to terms with his sexuality.

Who stars in A Death in the Family?

A Death in the Family stars John Watson (Andy), Simon Prast (Ben), Paul Gittins (Cal), Jon Brazier (Simon), Bernadette Doolan (Maureen). The film was directed by Stewart Main.

How long is A Death in the Family?

A Death in the Family has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1987.

Is A Death in the Family worth watching?

A Death in the Family holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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