The Living End

The Living End

The Living End

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The Living End

"An irresponsible movie by Gregg Araki."

1992

1h 25m

6.7(86 votes)

Crime

Drama

Romance

Overview

Two HIV-positive young men — a semi-employed film critic and a hot hustler — tear off on a cross-country crime spree.

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Production Companies

Strand Releasing

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1 video

Cast & Crew

22 members

Acting

Mike Dytri

Luke

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Acting

Craig Gilmore

Jon

Craig Gilmore

Acting

Mark Finch

Doctor

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Acting

Mary Woronov

Daisy

Mary Woronov

Acting

Johanna Went

Fern

Johanna Went

Acting

Darcy Marta

Darcy

Darcy Marta

Acting

Scott Goetz

Peter

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Acting

Brett Vail

Ken

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Acting

Nicole Dillenberg

Barbie

Nicole Dillenberg

Directing

Stephen Holman

7-11 Couple

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Acting

Magie Song

7-11 Couple

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Acting

Peter Lanigan

Three Stooges

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Acting

Jon Gerrans

Three Stooges

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Sound

Jack Kofman

Three Stooges

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Crew

Chris Mabli

Melrose NeoNazi

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Acting

Michael Now

Tarzan

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Michael Haynes

Jane

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Peter Gramé

Gus

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Craig Lee

Ralphs Couple

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Acting

Torie Chickering

Ralphs Couple

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Production

Jordan Beswick

Buddhist

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Directing

Paul Bartel

Twister Master

Paul Bartel

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