Longtime Companion

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The first of Norman Rene's collaborations with writer Craig Lucas, Longtime Companion, comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and Spanish soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer. This is a good disc from MGM/UA, although considering the historical impact of this film, some extras ...
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Overview

The first of Norman Rene's collaborations with writer Craig Lucas, Longtime Companion, comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and Spanish soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer. This is a good disc from MGM/UA, although considering the historical impact of this film, some extras would have improved the package.
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Special Features

Original theatrical trailer; English: mono; Spanish: mono; French and Spanish subtitles
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide
Aside from the regrettably little-seen Buddies (1985) and Parting Glances (1986), Longtime Companion (1990) was the first feature film to deal explicitly with AIDS. At the time of its release, few filmmakers had examined the impact of AIDS on those living and dying with the disease. Feature films about gay men were still a rarity, and films about gay men with AIDS were non-existent. Although the film has been criticized for its focus on white, upper-class men, it uses this comfortable insularity to demonstrate AIDS' devastating effects, capturing the "it can't happen to me" attitude and the subsequent, horrific realization that, yes, it can. In exposing the lingering horror of AIDS, the film presents one of the first and still most poignant celluloid portraits of love and affection among gay men. The importance of its content aside, Longtime Companion also remains a remarkable display of ensemble acting, with almost uniformly excellent performances from its entire cast. A particular stand-out is Oscar nominee Bruce Davison, whose "Let it go" speech to his dying lover is one of the screen's most affecting depictions of love and loss.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 1/23/2001
  • UPC: 027616857705
  • Original Release: 1990

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  • Source: Mgm (Video & Dvd)
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen (1.85.1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Dolby 5.1 / Mono
  • Sound: Dolby Digital, monaural
  • Language: English, Español
  • Time: 1:40:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Bruce Davison David
Campbell Scott Willy
Stephen Caffrey Fuzzy
Mark Lamos Sean
Patrick Cassidy Howard
Mary-Louise Parker Lisa
John Dossett Paul
Brian Cousins Bob
Dermot Mulroney John
Brad O'Hara Alec
Tanya Berezin Office Manager
Dan Butler Walter
Michael Carmine Alberto
Keith Charles Martin
Kelly Connell Man with Soap Script
David Drake GMHC Volunteer
Annie Golden Herion Addict
Marceline Hugot Soap Opera Reader
Robert Joy Ron
Hazel Medina Triage Nurse
Philip Moon Restaurant Bartender
Brad O'Hare Waiter
Joyce Reehling Office Worker
Michael Schoeffling Michael
Tony Shalhoub Paul's Doctor
Freda Foh Shen Nurse with Addict
Margo Skinner Casting Director
Welker White Pochelle
Technical Credits
Norman Rene Director
Ruth Ammon Art Director
Kate Conklin Set Decoration/Design
Greg de Belles Score Composer
Walter Hicklin Costumes/Costume Designer
Andrew Jackness Production Designer
Tony Jannelli Cinematographer
Lidsay Law Producer
Craig Lucas Screenwriter
Lydia Dean Pilcher Producer
Lia Vollack Musical Direction/Supervision
Katherine Wenning Editor
Stan Wlodkowski Producer
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Scene Index

Scene Selections
0. Scene Selections
1. Credits/July '81 news [7:51]
2. Some work, more play [6:14]
3. "Hot date" [4:06]
4. April '82/John's sick [5:54]
5. Death notice [7:57]
6. June '83/Fear of others [12:42]
7. Sept. '84/"Dis-ease" [8:54]
8. March '85/Work suffers [5:24]
9. Brain seizures [7:21]
10. Jan. '86/Letting go [5:54]
11. Burial gown [7:36]
12. May '87/Remembering [5:44]
13. Sept. '88/Volunteering [3:22]
14. "Living with Aids" [2:17]
15. July '89/The survivors [2:05]
16. "Port mortem"/Credits [5:56]
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Menu

Side #1
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   Menu Group #1 with 16 chapter(s) covering 01:39:26
Theatrical Trailer
Languages
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