Released:
1990-03-07

Overview:
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).

Director:
Deborah Reinisch

Runtime:
0h 48min

Genre:
Drama, TV Movie

• Cast:
• 
  Sada Thompson
  as
  Andre's Mother
• 
  Richard Thomas
  as
  Cal
• 
  Sylvia Sidney
  as
  Mrs. Downes
• 
  Haviland Morris
  as
  Penny
• 
  Richard Venture
  as
  Arthur