Andre's Mother (1990)
Synopsis
Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Andre's Mother is the story of Katherine Gerard (Sada Thompson) who has lost her son to AIDS. Set at Andre's memorial service, the film follows Katherine's journey as she confronts the death of her son, the anguish of his lover Cal Porter (Richard Thomas), and, in flashbacks, the key moments of denial and miscommunication with those closest to her. Originally broadcast as part of "American Playhouse" on PBS (season nine, episode four).
Release Date: 1990-03-07
Runtime: 48 minutes
Director: Deborah Reinisch
Top Cast
- Sada Thompson as Andre's Mother
- Richard Thomas as Cal
- Sylvia Sidney as Mrs. Downes
- Haviland Morris as Penny
- Richard Venture as Arthur
- Arthur Hanket as Joel Korman
- Mark Zeisler as Balloon Vendor
- Cyndia Sieden as Soloist
- Nick Smith as Museum Guard
- Conan McCarty as Waiter
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