Love and Death on Long Island (1998): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Love and Death on Long Island is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Richard Kwietniowski, starring John Hurt, Jason Priestley and Fiona Loewi. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 1999. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Richard Kwietniowski
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Love and Death on Long Island About?
The premise of Love and Death on Long Island without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A reclusive author named Giles De'Ath finds his quiet life disrupted when he accidentally watches a tawdry teen film instead of the E.M. Forster adaptation he intended. Captivated by the character of Ronnie Bostock, Giles embarks on a journey of self-discovery, questioning his own identity and the isolating nature of contemporary life. The unexpected encounter forces him to confront uncomfortable truths and re-evaluate his place in the world.
Love and Death on Long Island Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- homosexual character
- gay character
- gay
- obsession
- obsessive love
- independent film
- bare chested male
- male underwear
- briefs
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- men's locker room
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- locker room
- man in a shower
- gay interest
- actor
- star
- love
- unrequited love
- understanding
- stalker
- opposites attract
- may december romance
- fish out of water
- critic
- compassion
- scene based on painting
- supermarket
- stalking
- mooning
- film within a film
- dog
- television
- diner
- new york city
- long island new york
- actress
- london england
- deception
- motel
- writing
- based on novel
Love and Death on Long Island Cast
John Hurt leads the cast, with Jason Priestley and Fiona Loewi. Directed by Richard Kwietniowski.
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Director Richard Kwietniowski
More from Richard Kwietniowski
More films directed by Richard Kwietniowski, best-rated first: Owning Mahowny, Flames of Passion and The Ballad of Reading Gaol.
Love and Death on Long Island Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Love and Death on Long Island 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Love and Death on Long Island Plot Summary
What happens in Love and Death on Long Island from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Giles De’Ath, played by John Hurt, is a quintessentially British writer who shuns anything modern. One fateful day, he misplaces his keys and accidentally locks himself out of his flat. As a storm brews outside, he seeks refuge by planning to watch an E. M. Forster film; however, he instead stumbles into the wrong theater and ends up watching Hotpants College II, featuring the charming Ronnie Bostock, portrayed by Jason Priestley. Captivated by Ronnie’s youthful allure, Giles develops an all-consuming obsession with the young actor.
Full summary
The whole story of Love and Death on Long Island, scene by scene
Love and Death on Long Island Box Office
Love and Death on Long Island grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- US & Canada
- $2.6M
Love and Death on Long Island Awards & Nominations
Love and Death on Long Island won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 1999.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1999 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – Richard Kwietniowski
Love and Death on Long Island Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Love and Death on Long Island.
How Well Do You Know Love and Death on Long Island?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Giles De'Ath?
Cars in Love and Death on Long Island
41 cars on screen, including the Porsche 356 A Convertible D and the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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Porsche 356 A Convertible D Main role -
1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Minor role -
1964 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1994 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
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Love and Death on Long Island FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Love and Death on Long Island, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Love and Death on Long Island?
Love and Death on Long Island runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Love and Death on Long Island released?
Love and Death on Long Island was released on March 6, 1998.
Who directed Love and Death on Long Island?
Love and Death on Long Island was directed by Richard Kwietniowski.
More films by Richard Kwietniowski Who is in the cast of Love and Death on Long Island?
Love and Death on Long Island stars John Hurt, Jason Priestley and Fiona Loewi.
How much did Love and Death on Long Island make at the box office?
Love and Death on Long Island grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
How is Love and Death on Long Island rated?
Love and Death on Long Island has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
What awards did Love and Death on Long Island win?
Love and Death on Long Island won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 1999.
Does Love and Death on Long Island have a post-credit scene?
No. Love and Death on Long Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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