
And the Band Played On(1993)
The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.


The story of a macho straight and a well-educated gay man who have to share an apartment at a half-way house for aids-patients. Slowly they become friends.

Randy Quaid
Jim Flynn

Eric Stoltz
Bill Thomas

Elizabeth Peña
Lisa

Charles Durning
Barney

Frank Buxton
Mr. Thomas

Jill Teed
Barbara Thomas

Babs Chula
Norma

Philip Maurice Hayes
Mickey
Roommates is a drama, tv movie film released in 1994 exploring themes of aids, empathetic. Directed by Alan Metzger, it stars Randy Quaid, Eric Stoltz, Elizabeth Peña. The story of a macho straight and a well-educated gay man who have to share an apartment at a half-way house for aids-patients. Slowly they become friends.
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