Review of Longtime Companion (1989) by Phillip D — 27 Dec 2010

Worth seeing as the first feature film to address AIDS. Also fascinating to see a very young Mary-Louise Parker and Dermont Mulroney.

This review of Longtime Companion (1989) was written by Phillip D on 27 Dec 2010.

Longtime Companion has generally received very positive reviews.

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