Sweet as You Are

Sweet as You Are

1988•1h 9m•3.8/10

DramaTV Movie

Ratings

🎬TMDb

3.8/10(5)

A college lecturer contracts HIV after having a brief affair with one of his students. The news threatens his marriage and family life.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Martin Perry

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Julia Perry

Alex Pakenham

Katie Perry

Philip McGough

Philip McGough

Tony

Gillian Raine

Gillian Raine

Isobel

Philip Bird

Dr. Peploe

Judi Lamb

NHS Doctor

Caroline Holdaway

Connie

Jay Byrd

Receptionist

Graham Turner

Graham Turner

Male Nurse

Angus Kennedy

Angus Kennedy

Hamish

Gil Myers

Boy with Smarties

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