As Is

• Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
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• Genre: Drama
• Movie Type: Gay & Lesbian Films, Medical Drama
• Themes: Living With AIDS
• Release Year: 1985
• Country: US
• Run Time: 86 minutes

Plot

Manhattan-based writer David Carradine falls victim to AIDS in As Is. Virtually abandoned by friends and family, Carradine is looked after by his gay lover, photographer Jonathan Hadary. Based on a play by William M. Hoffman, As Is wisely avoids editorial comment on the principals' lifestyle, nor does it wallow in the tragedy of the situation. As directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, the film never quite overcomes the staginess of its source material; its principal strength lies in the byplay between its stars. The film was produced for cable television in 1985, and telecast early in 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Jason Blicker - Hospital Worker; Robert Carradine - Rich; Colleen Dewhurst - Hospice Worker; Tedd Dillon - Clone #2; Jonathan Hadary - Saul; Samantha Langevin - Partner; Joanna Miles - Lily; Robert Morelli - Dealer #1; Chris Owens - Pickup #2; Jeremy Ratchford - Pickup #1; Alan Scarfe - Brother; Julie Ganton - Brother's Wife; Doug Annear - Chet; Linda Kash - Woman #1; Stewart Arnott - Man #1; Leonard Chow - Person With AIDS #3; Gerald Lenton - Doctor #2; Marshall Perlmuter - Man #2; Elizabeth Rukavina - Nurse

Credit

Patrick Whitley - Co-producer, Julie Ganton - Costume Designer, Peter Matz - Costume Designer, Michael Lindsay-Hogg - Director, Ruth Foster - Editor, Michael Brandman - Executive Producer, Peter Matz - Composer (Music Score), Rene Ohashi - Cinematographer, Iris Merlis - Producer, William M. Hoffman - Play Author

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