A Death in the Family
1987 | 50m | English
Popularity: 0.1 (history)
| Director: | Stewart Main, Peter Wells |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Peter Wells |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 11, 1987 |
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| Director: | Stewart Main, Peter Wells |
| Writer: | Peter Wells |
| Genres: | Drama, TV Movie |
| Keywords | aids, grief, lgbt, gay theme, hiv/aids epidemic, conservative values |
| Production Companies | New Zealand Film Commission, James Wallace Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 24, 2026 Entered: Jun 29, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| John Watson | Andy |
| Simon Prast | Ben |
| Paul Gittins | Cal |
| Jon Brazier | Simon |
| Bernadette Doolan | Maureen |
| Ray Edkins | Paul |
| Nigel Harbrow | Matt |
| Nancy Flyger | Mum |
| Derek Hardwick | Dad |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Stewart Main | Director |
| Peter Wells | Director, Writer |
| David Coulson | Editor |
| Garth Maxwell | Editor |
| Alan Locke | Director of Photography |
| Wayne Laird | Music |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James Wallace | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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| 2025 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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