A Death in the Family

A Death in the Family

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A Death in the Family

1987

0h 50m

3.3(3 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Andy’s friends confront both their own mortality and the deadly new disease stalking their community, while his conservative family grapples with never having come to terms with his sexuality.

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New Zealand Film Commission

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

John Watson

Andy

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Simon Prast

Ben

Simon Prast

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Paul Gittins

Cal

Paul Gittins

Acting

Jon Brazier

Simon

Jon Brazier

Acting

Bernadette Doolan

Maureen

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Acting

Ray Edkins

Paul

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Nigel Harbrow

Matt

Nigel Harbrow

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Nancy Flyger

Mum

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Derek Hardwick

Dad

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