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As Is

As Is

19863.21h 26m

Overview

Story of a homosexual man who finds out he has AIDS and how people react. Ex-lovers are brought together when the former is stricken with AIDS. Often humorous and never morose, author William Hoffman doesn't pull his punches with either his portrayal of a gay lifestyle or of the emotional toll the disease takes.

Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Written by William M. Hoffman
Produced by Iris Merlis
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Top Cast

Robert Carradine

Robert Carradine

Rich

Jonathan Hadary

Jonathan Hadary

Saul

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Hospice Worker

D

Doug Annear

Chet

Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

Lily

Alan Scarfe

Alan Scarfe

Brother

J

Julie Whitfield

Brother's Wife

S

Samantha Langevin

Partner

R

Reg Drager

Doctor #1

G

Gerald Lenton

Doctor #2

Themes & Keywords

aidshivlgbt

About As Is

As Is is a drama, tv movie film released in 1986 exploring themes of aids, hiv, lgbt. Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, it stars Robert Carradine, Jonathan Hadary, Colleen Dewhurst. Story of a homosexual man who finds out he has AIDS and how people react. Ex-lovers are brought together when the former is stricken with AIDS. Often humorous and never morose, author William Hoffman doesn't pull his punches with either his portrayal of a gay lifestyle or of the emotional toll the disease takes.

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