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Director:
Bill Sherwood
Writer:
Bill Sherwood (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
19 February 1986 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Music | Romance more
Plot:
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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NewsDesk:
Five gay films that deserve a sequel more than Rambo did
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User Comments:
An Irresistible, Charming, Heartfelt Movie more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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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Additional Details

Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | German | Polish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:M

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
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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Movie Connections:
Referenced in A Decade Under the Influence (2003) more
Soundtrack:
Die Zauberflöte more

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16 out of 17 people found the following comment useful:-
An Irresistible, Charming, Heartfelt Movie, 9 May 2000
9/10
Author: mackjay from Out there in the dark

In the years since it was first released, "Parting Glances" has acquired a loyal following. Few movies dealing in a gay social context are as appealing, unpretentious, or--best of all--as emotionally genuine.

Bill Sherwood's little film doesn't feature any big-name glamorous stars. The most recognizable names are Steve Buscemi (in fact, the spine of the DVD package reads "Steve Buscemi in Parting Glances") and Kathy Kinney, who has become known to millions for her hilarious character on "The Drew Carey Show." Kinney and especially Buscemi are excellent here. Most of the other actors are just fine. One thing that makes the film work so well is its use of performers who are not all movie-star beautiful. John Bolger plays a character who is supposed to be handsome, and he certainly fits the bill, as does Adam Nathan playing the intelligent twink from the record store.

This movie has at its core an honesty that draws in the viewer and makes him/her feel like part of the proceedings. There is plenty of gentle humor and a few big laughs. There is also one deeply moving scene the sticks in the mind afterward like a revelation about the connection between people. Sherwood was a musician and there are many interesting and creative selections to be heard in the soundtrack (featuring Mahler and Brahms). A couple of Central Park locations are used to good effect as well.

Picture and sound on the DVD are as good as can be expected of a low-budget, independent film. "Extras" include text-only information about the making of the film. An interview with Buscemi, Kinney or any others would have been good. An irresistibly charming and heartfelt film

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