A Death in the Family (1987)
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.
Director: Stewart Main, Peter Wells
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 11, 1987
Cast
- John Watson - Andy
- Simon Prast - Ben
- Paul Gittins - Cal
- Jon Brazier - Simon
- Bernadette Doolan - Maureen
- Ray Edkins - Paul
- Nigel Harbrow - Matt
- Nancy Flyger - Mum
- Derek Hardwick - Dad
Screenplay
Music: Wayne Laird
Cinematography: Alan Locke
Editing: David Coulson, Garth Maxwell
Production: New Zealand Film Commission, James Wallace Productions
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength
Keywords
aids, grief, lgbt, gay theme, hiv/aids epidemic, conservative values
More Films by Director: Stewart Main, Peter Wells
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Death in the Family about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Death in the Family?
- A Death in the Family was directed by Stewart Main, Peter Wells.
- Who stars in A Death in the Family?
- A Death in the Family stars John Watson, Simon Prast, Paul Gittins, Jon Brazier, Bernadette Doolan, Ray Edkins.
- How long is A Death in the Family?
- A Death in the Family has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A Death in the Family?
- A Death in the Family is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Death in the Family produced?
- A Death in the Family was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of A Death in the Family?
- The themes of A Death in the Family include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength.