A Death in the Family

1987

0h 50m

1.0(1 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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9 members

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John Watson

Andy

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Simon Prast

Ben

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Paul Gittins

Cal

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Jon Brazier

Simon

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Bernadette Doolan

Maureen

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Ray Edkins

Paul

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Nigel Harbrow

Matt

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Nancy Flyger

Mum

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Derek Hardwick

Dad

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