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A Death in the Family

1987•50m•3.3/10
DramaTV Movie

Ratings

🎬TMDb
3.3/10(3)

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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Production

New Zealand Film Commission, James Wallace Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

John Watson

Andy

Simon Prast

Simon Prast

Ben

Paul Gittins

Paul Gittins

Cal

Jon Brazier

Jon Brazier

Simon

Bernadette Doolan

Maureen

Ray Edkins

Paul

Nigel Harbrow

Nigel Harbrow

Matt

Nancy Flyger

Mum

Derek Hardwick

Dad

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