As Is (1986)

Directed by

Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Genre

drama film, LGBTQ-related film, LGBT-related television series

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 26m

Rating

4.2 of 10 from 7 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man reunites with his ex-lover after the ex is diagnosed with AIDS. The film shows how their friends and family support them through the illness in New York City.

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What happens

As Is is a 1986 American television film directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. It was adapted by William M. Hoffman from his 1985 play of the same title. The film stars Jonathan Hadary, Robert Carradine, Colleen Dewhurst and Joanna Miles. It premiered on Showtime on July 27, 1986. Several networks rejected the TV adaptation. Hadary and Carradine were both nominated for CableACE Awards. The movie centers on a group of gay male friends dealing with AIDS in New York City. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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