An Early Frost
"When AIDS hits home... what does a family do?"
Originally released in 1985. An Early Frost is a drama/tv movie film. directed by John Erman.
Starring Aidan Quinn, Gena Rowlands, and Ben Gazzara
Synopsis
Successful lawyer Michael Pierson is gay, but he has always hidden this part of his life from his mother, Katherine, father, Nick, and grandmother Beatrice. But when Michael discovers he has AIDS and is dying of complications from the disease, he must open up to his parents and the rest of his family. Though fearful of their reactions, he introduces them to his longtime lover, Peter, and looks to them for support.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (35 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aidan Quinn
as Michael Pierson
Gena Rowlands
as Katherine Pierson
Ben Gazzara
as Nick Pierson
Sylvia Sidney
as Beatrice McKenna
D.W. Moffett
as Peter Hilton
John Glover
as Victor DiMato
Sydney Walsh
as Susan Maracek
Terry O'Quinn
as Dr. Redding
Bill Paxton
as Bob Maracek
Cheryl Anderson
as Christine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Early Frost about?
Successful lawyer Michael Pierson is gay, but he has always hidden this part of his life from his mother, Katherine, father, Nick, and grandmother Beatrice. But when Michael discovers he has AIDS a...
Who directed An Early Frost?
An Early Frost was directed by John Erman.
How long is An Early Frost?
An Early Frost has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was An Early Frost released?
An Early Frost was released on May 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An Early Frost?
The main cast of An Early Frost includes Aidan Quinn, Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Sylvia Sidney, D.W. Moffett.