

Parting Glances
1986-02-19 · 90 min · ★ 6.9
Michael and Robert, two gay men living in Brooklyn, spend their last day together before Robert leaves for Africa on work assignment. Michael still has feelings for his friend Nick, who has AIDS.
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- Directors
- Bill Sherwood
- Production companies
- Rondo Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Richard GanoungMichael
John BolgerRobert
Steve BuscemiNick
Adam NathanPeter
Kathy KinneyJoan
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