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A Death in the Family

A Death in the Family

Genres

DramaTV Movie

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

11 September 1987

Country

New Zealand

Cast

John Watson

John Watson

Andy

Simon Prast

Simon Prast

Ben

Paul Gittins

Paul Gittins

Cal

Jon Brazier

Jon Brazier

Simon

Bernadette Doolan

Bernadette Doolan

Maureen

Ray Edkins

Ray Edkins

Paul

Nigel Harbrow

Nigel Harbrow

Matt

Nancy Flyger

Nancy Flyger

Mum

Derek Hardwick

Derek Hardwick

Dad

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