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Bill Sherwood (writer)
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19 February 1986 (USA) more
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As Michael and Robert, a gay couple in New York, prepare for Robert's departure for a two-year work assignment in Africa... more | add synopsis
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A look at gay life during the Reagan years more (17 total)

Cast

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Richard Ganoung ... Michael
John Bolger ... Robert

Steve Buscemi ... Nick
Adam Nathan ... Peter
Kathy Kinney ... Joan

Patrick Tull ... Cecil
Yolande Bavan ... Betty
Andre Morgan ... Terry
Richard Wall ... Douglas
Jim Selfe ... Douglas's sidekick
Kristin Moneagle ... Sarah
John Siemens ... Dave

Bob Koherr ... Sam (as Bob Kohrherr)
Theodore Ganger ... Klaus
Nada ... Liselotte
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90 min
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Betty: You know what Proust said?
Michael: That rich folks have more fun?
Betty: He said that in a relationship...
Michael: Proust did never say relationship.
Betty: I'm translating. In a relationship there's always one who kisses and one who is kissed.
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A look at gay life during the Reagan years, 8 January 2005
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Author: GG (gentelg) from Grand Rapids MI

Parting Glances tells the story of two gay lovers living in the west village, Micheal and Robert! Robert is about to leave New York to spend a year in Africa, Micheal in the meantime is caring for Nick (Played by a very young Steve Buscemi) a close friend and a former lover now dying of AIDS. Complications arise when it appears that Micheal is still in love with Nick and is questioning his relationship "aka Marriage" with Robert. Also Micheal has captured the eyes of a Columbia student who works at a nearby record store who is very persistent. Robert in the meantime is showing signs of jealousy towards Nick because of his closeness with Micheal. Without a doubt a highlight in gay cinema. Highly recommended! This film shows far more depth and substance in an hour and a half than a whole season of the narcissistic queens on "Queer as Folk"

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