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Our Sons

Our Sons

Our Sons

Our Sons

We know what we want to know.

1991•1h 36m•

★5.4(22 ratings)

DramaTV Movie

Overview

When James admits to his mother that he is gay it strains her liberal attitude. A San Diego businesswoman, Audrey believes she is a modern, open-minded mother, but the news sends her reeling. However, the real shock comes when James asks her to travel to Arkansas and inform his lover's estranged mom, Luanne, that her son has AIDS. As Audrey and Luanne learn to put aside their prejudice toward each other, they soon discover how to share their thoughts, hopes and fears for their sons.

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Main Cast

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Luanne Barnes

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Audrey Grant

Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant

James

Željko Ivanek

Željko Ivanek

Donald Barnes

Tony Roberts

Tony Roberts

Harry

Hal England

Hal England

Charley

Loyda Ramos

Loyda Ramos

Patient's Wife

Annabelle Weenick

Annabelle Weenick

Nurse

Lisa Blake Richards

Lisa Blake Richards

Female Bar Patron

Essex Smith

Essex Smith

Trailer Park Manager

Frank Whiteman

Frank Whiteman

George

Elizabeth Austin

Elizabeth Austin

Sally

Full Crew

Direction

Director: John Erman

Writing

Idea: Micki Dickoff
Writer: William Hanley

Production

Co-Producer: Micki Dickoff
Co-Producer: William Hanley
Executive Producer: Robert Greenwald
Executive Producer: William Hanley
Producer: Philip K. Kleinbart
Executive Producer: Carla Singer

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: John Morris

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Tony Imi

Editing

Editor: Robert Florio

Art Direction

Production Design: James Hulsey
Set Decoration: Lisa Smithline

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Van Broughton Ramsey
Hairstylist: George Masters
Makeup Artist: George Masters
Hairdresser: John Isaacs
Makeup Artist: Rick Sharp

Keywords

aidsguiltgay theme

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "We know what we want to know."

#2

The runtime is 96 minutes (1h 36m).

#3

The film was directed by John Erman.

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The screenplay was written by William Hanley.

#5

The score was composed by John Morris.

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Cinematography was handled by Tony Imi.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt0102613.

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Rating

5.4/10

Mixed

22 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Our Sons

Status:

Released

Language:

English, Français

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Robert Greenwald Productions