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Director:
Roger Tonge
Writer:
Leslie Stewart (written by)
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Release Date:
25 March 1988 (UK) more
Genre:
Romance more
Plot:
Matthew is a boy who just left school. He is handsome and athletic and believes himself to be gay. He retains a friendship with only one school friend... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
A sweet tale of gay youth, that caused a storm in England. more (5 total)

Cast

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Jason Rush ... Matthew
Lee Whitlock ... Phil
Jenny Jay ... Sharon

Zoë Nathenson ... Suzie (as Zoe Nathenson)
Kathy Burke ... Vera
James McKenna ... Teacher
Martha Constantinou ... School Kid
Abbie Dabner ... School Kid
Jimmy Demetriou ... School Kid
Ivor Dore ... School Kid
Kelda Holmes ... School Kid
Adam Smith ... School Kid
Judy Gridley ... Phil's Mother
John Judd ... Matthew's Father
Gordon Salkilld ... Car Driver
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Mates
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Runtime:
60 min
Country:
UK
Color:
Color
Certification:
UK:15 (video rating)
Company:
BBC Bristol more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Originally made for the BBC Schools TV series "Scene". During Margaret Thatcher government's reign the BBC was worried by the pro-gay storyline though, made several cuts and a new "choose straight" ending. The film also had to be shown at night. It has subsequently been shown in daytime and with the cuts and ending restored. more
Quotes:
Phil: Sharon, meet my boyfriend, Matthew! Matthew, meet my girlfriend, Sharon! more

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8 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
A sweet tale of gay youth, that caused a storm in England., 14 November 2000
Author: ashworthsimon from London, England

The tale is about two school boys who discover a love for one another, and run away to the seaside. It was made by the BBC, and was the first of it's kind. It caused a lot of political controversy. There are actually two different versions of this tale. The one that was released has one of the boys going back to his girlfriend. However in the original he leaves his girlfriend and goes back to his friend (the gay happy ending).

The film is beautifully written and acted, and will be enjoyed by both a gay and straight audience.

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