As Is (1986)
1h 26m
Running Time
July 27, 1986Release Date
Plot.
Story of a homosexual man who finds out he has AIDS and how people react. Ex-lovers are brought together when the former is stricken with AIDS. Often humorous and never morose, author William Hoffman doesn't pull his punches with either his portrayal of a gay lifestyle or of the emotional toll the disease takes.
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Cast & Crew.
Colleen Dewhurst
Hospice Worker
Robert Carradine
Rich
Jonathan Hadary
Saul
Doug Annear
Chet
Joanna Miles
Lily
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Director
Alan Scarfe
Brother
Julie Whitfield
Brother's Wife / Costume Design
William M. Hoffman
Writer
Samantha Langevin
Partner
Iris Merlis
Producer
Peter Matz
Composer
Reg Drager
Doctor #1
Rene O'Hashi
Cinematographer
Gerald Lenton
Doctor #2
Ruth Foster
Editor
Tonya Williams
TV Commentator
Jeremy Ratchford
Pickup #1
Chris Owens
Pickup #2
Andrew Lewarne
Clone #1
Tedd Dillon
Clone #2
Robbie Haas
Bartender
Stewart Arnott
Man #1
Marshall Perlmuter
Man #2
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As Is is a 1986 American television film directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. It was adapted by William M. Hoffman from his 1985 play of the same title. The film stars Jonathan Hadary, Robert Carradine, Colleen Dewhurst and Joanna Miles. It premiered on Showtime on July 27, 1986. Several networks rejected the TV adaptation. Hadary and Carradine were both nominated for CableACE Awards. The movie centers on a group of gay male friends dealing with AIDS in New York City.