A Death in the Family

A Death in the Family

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A Death in the Family

1987

0h 50m

3.3(3 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

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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New Zealand Film Commission

The people behind it

Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Stewart Main
Peter Wells
Written by: Peter Wells
Produced by: James Wallace

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