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Beyond Gravity (1989): Cast

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Beyond Gravity is a 1989 romantic film directed by Garth Maxwell, starring Robert Pollock as Richard, Iain Rea and Stephen Hall. It runs 50 minutes.

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Beyond Gravity (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
Garth Maxwell
Genre
Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beyond Gravity About?

The premise of Beyond Gravity without spoilers.

Richard, a nervous astronomy fan, spends his days dreaming of the cosmos, to the irritation of his friends and family. His routine changes when he meets Johnny, an Italian with a zest for life who treats a holiday as an excuse to break into a nearby cottage. Johnny promises Richard love and a chance to escape the grind of his job, and find purpose.

Beyond Gravity Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • queer
  • gay
  • male rear nudity
  • gay kiss
  • gay character
  • gay couple
  • new zealand
  • gay male
  • gay protagonist
  • boyfriend boyfriend relationship
  • two men in bed
  • smooth chest
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  • bare chested male
  • male nudity
  • gay interest
  • homosexual
  • glass blowing
  • the sun
  • immigrant
  • brother sister relationship
  • kiwi
  • telescope
  • space
  • books
  • 1980s
  • library
  • solar flare
  • sun spots
  • leather jacket
  • reference to italy
  • reference to rome
  • camera
  • polaroid
  • beating
  • gay slur
  • archive footage
  • planetarium
  • reference to alpha centauri
  • profanity
  • stolen property
  • talking about love
  • parade
  • santa claus
  • bomb threat
  • overslept
  • crying
  • missed flight
  • voice over
  • narration
  • voice over narration
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Cast & crew

Beyond Gravity Cast & Characters

Robert Pollock leads the cast as Richard, with Iain Rea as Johnny and Stephen Hall as Kevin/Swami. Directed by Garth Maxwell; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Garth Maxwell

More films directed by Garth Maxwell: When Love Comes and Jack Be Nimble.

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FAQ

Beyond Gravity FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beyond Gravity, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beyond Gravity?

Beyond Gravity runs 50 minutes.

When was Beyond Gravity released?

Beyond Gravity was released on September 9, 1989.

Who directed Beyond Gravity?

Beyond Gravity was directed by Garth Maxwell.

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Who is in the cast of Beyond Gravity?

Beyond Gravity stars Robert Pollock as Richard, Iain Rea as Johnny and Stephen Hall as Kevin/Swami, among 11 credited actors.

Does Beyond Gravity have a post-credit scene?

No. Beyond Gravity has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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