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The Living End

The Living End

An irresponsible movie by Gregg Araki.

19926.71h 25m

Overview

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

Directed by Gregg Araki
Written by Gregg Araki
Produced by Jon Gerrans, Marcus Hu
Box OfficeBudget: $20KRevenue: $693K

Top Cast

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Mike Dytri

Luke

Craig Gilmore

Craig Gilmore

Jon

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Mark Finch

Doctor

Mary Woronov

Mary Woronov

Daisy

Johanna Went

Johanna Went

Fern

Darcy Marta

Darcy Marta

Darcy

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Scott Goetz

Peter

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Brett Vail

Ken

Nicole Dillenberg

Nicole Dillenberg

Barbie

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Stephen Holman

7-11 Couple

Themes & Keywords

californiarobberyaidsnihilismroad triphivcrime spreesex workerfilm criticgay themeindependent filmboys' love (bl)gay directorgay sexqueer romance

About The Living End

The Living End is a crime, drama, romance film released in 1992 exploring themes of california, robbery, aids, nihilism, road trip, hiv. Directed by Gregg Araki, it stars Mike Dytri, Craig Gilmore, Mark Finch. 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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