Two of Us (1987)
1h
Running Time
March 25, 1987Release Date
Two of Us (1987)
1h
Running Time
March 25, 1987Release Date
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Plot.
Matthew is a boy who just left school. He is handsome and athletic and believes himself to be gay. He retains a friendship with only one school friend, Phil, who has stuck by Matthew despite hostile reactions from his peers. As their relationship grows more intense, Phil's girlfriend Sharon and his classmates become vindictive and aggressive. The two friends find themselves ostracized by both friends and family and decide to run away.
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Cast & Crew.
Jason Rush
Matthew
Lee Whitlock
Phil
Jenny Jay
Sharon
Zoë Nathenson
Suzie
Kathy Burke
Vera
Roger Tonge
Director
Geoffrey Leesley
Policeman
Leslie Stewart
Writer
Gordon Salkilld
Car Driver
John Judd
Matthew's Father
David Chilton
Composer
Nicholas Russell-Pavier
Composer
Judy Gridley
Phil's Mother
Andrew Dunn
Cinematographer
Martha Constantinou
School Kid
Abbie Dabner
School Kid
Jimmy Demetriou
School Kid
Ivor Dore
School Kid
Kelda Holmes
School Kid
Adam C. Smith
School Kid
James McKenna
Teacher
Nick Russell-Pavier
Music
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Wiki.
Two of Us is a 1987 gay-themed BBC television film written by Leslie Stewart and directed by Roger Tonge. It was produced for the BBC Schools Scene series, and intended for young adults. It confronted the Thatcherite government's attempt to ban gay sex education in schools via the controversial (and since repealed) section 28 legislation. Given this backdrop, the BBC opted not to show it during the day and it was screened late at night, even though it was originally created for a school audience. It wasn't until February 1990 that the play was shown during the day.