Nervous Energy
"Chronicling the ups and downs that a gay couple experience as their love is almost destroyed by one partner’s AIDS suffering."
Originally released in 1995. Nervous Energy is a romance/drama film. directed by Jean Stewart.
Starring Alfred Molina, Cal MacAninch, and John McGlynn
Synopsis
Tom is a young man with AIDS living in London with his lover Ira. The disease has exaggerated Toms nervous energy and in his manic state he suddenly decides to go to Glasgow to visit the family he hasn't seen in ten years. His brother Ian is thoroughly disgusted by his lifestyle and only his mother shows any compassion for him. The visit soon develops into a nightmare as dementia sets in and Tom's health rapidly declines. Finally, events come to a head and Ira has no choice but to force Tom back to London, where he expects him to die at any time. After treatment, Tom gets a brief reprieve, having discovered that his real family is his adopted one in London.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nervous Energy about?
Tom is a young man with AIDS living in London with his lover Ira. The disease has exaggerated Toms nervous energy and in his manic state he suddenly decides to go to Glasgow to visit the family he ...
Who directed Nervous Energy?
Nervous Energy was directed by Jean Stewart.
How long is Nervous Energy?
Nervous Energy has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Nervous Energy released?
Nervous Energy was released on November 9, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nervous Energy?
The main cast of Nervous Energy includes Alfred Molina, Cal MacAninch, John McGlynn, Siobhan Redmond, Annette Crosbie.