Luke is a gay hustler. Jon is a movie critic. Both are HIV positive. They go on a hedonistic, dangerous journey, their motto "Fuck the world".
Director:
Gregg ArakiWriter:
Gregg Araki
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Title: The Living End (1992)
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Mike Dytri | ... | Luke |
| Craig Gilmore | ... | Jon | |
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Mark Finch | ... | Doctor |
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Johanna Went | ... | Fern |
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Darcy Marta | ... | Darcy |
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Brett Vail | ... | Ken (as Bretton Vail) |
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Nicole Dillenberg | ... | Barbie |
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Stephen Holman | ... | 7-11 Couple |
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Magie Song | ... | 7-11 Couple |
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Peter Lanigan | ... | Three Stooges |
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Jon Gerrans | ... | Three Stooges |
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Jack Kofman | ... | Three Stooges |
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Chris Mabli | ... | Melrose NeoNazi (as Christopher Mabli) |
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Luke is a gay hustler. Jon is a movie critic. Both are HIV positive. They go on a hedonistic, dangerous journey, their motto "Fuck the world".
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human immunodeficiency virus | aids | new queer cinema | gay | hustler |Taglines:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
21 August 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Viver Até o Fim See more »Filming Locations:
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$22,769 (estimated)Gross USA:
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Luke: Why not?
Jon: Because I'm a responsible driver.
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Made on a shoestring budget of $20,000. See more »Quotes
Jon: I'm not going to fondle your crotch right now.Luke: Why not?
Jon: Because I'm a responsible driver.
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Gregg Araki is certainly one of the strangest directors ever to emerge in the genre of independent filmmaking, and "The Living End" is no exception to his unique style, which is reminiscent of Jean-Luc Goddard while maintaining an individuality that makes it clearly a film by Araki. I've heard the film described as a "gay 'Thelma & Louise,'" but I think this to be inaccurate. This film I think is far more powerful than "Thelma & Louise." Two HIV positive gay men, one the sensible-living perfectly normal Jon, the other the free-wheeling hustler Luke, who from the very first shot in the film we can tell has totally given up as he graffitis "F**k the World" on the wall. More typical Araki catches phrases run rampant throughout the film as these two men go on a road trip around the west coast trying to find something worth their time. What makes the film so powerful is the presentation of its message, rather than the message itself. The difference between sex and real love is subtlely explored as the relationship between Jon and Luke grows more and more complicated, as Luke's hairtrigger attitude often gets them in trouble and Jon steadily wanting to give up love to continue his life for as long as he can and as responsibly as he can, though it never seems to work. Sometimes it's not so subtle, but for the most part the notion of love between these two people is so skillfully handled that the air of sadness that hangs over them just resonates, in spite of the large number of humorous moments. The ending is so brutally sad, though totally unexpected. I won't give it away but you'll have to see it for yourself, it is a wonderful movie. It certainly is not for all tastes. However, if you can appreciate good cinema, then I think this film will not disappoint you. You might not like it, but it is a very powerful film.