Love and Death on Long Island movie poster

Love and Death on Long Island

July 3, 1998 1h 33m 6.3/10 (54 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Love and Death on Long Island is a drama/romance film. directed by Richard Kwietniowski.

Starring John Hurt, Jason Priestley, and Fiona Loewi

Synopsis

Curmudgeonly author Giles De'Ath, a widower with a marked distaste for modern popular culture, attempts to buy a ticket for a film adaptation of an E.M. Forster novel, but instead finds himself watching a tacky teen sex comedy. Yet when the beautiful Ronnie Bostock appears on the movie screen, Giles finds himself caught in a whirlwind of unanswered questions about both his own sexuality and his place in late 20th-century society.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 3, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (54 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC
  • Arts Council of England
  • British Screen Productions
  • Skyline Films
  • Imagex
  • Téléfilm Canada
  • Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation
  • Mikado Film
  • The Sales Company
  • Alfalfa Entertainment
  • BBC Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Love and Death on Long Island about?

Curmudgeonly author Giles De'Ath, a widower with a marked distaste for modern popular culture, attempts to buy a ticket for a film adaptation of an E.M. Forster novel, but instead finds himself wat...

Who directed Love and Death on Long Island?

Love and Death on Long Island was directed by Richard Kwietniowski.

How long is Love and Death on Long Island?

Love and Death on Long Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Love and Death on Long Island released?

Love and Death on Long Island was released on July 3, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Love and Death on Long Island?

The main cast of Love and Death on Long Island includes John Hurt, Jason Priestley, Fiona Loewi, Sheila Hancock, Harvey Atkin.