Plot Summary

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).

Movie Details

Original Title
Andre's Mother
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Sada Thompson as Andre's Mother

Sada Thompson

Andre's Mother

Richard Thomas as Cal

Richard Thomas

Cal

Sylvia Sidney as Mrs. Downes

Sylvia Sidney

Mrs. Downes

Haviland Morris as Penny

Haviland Morris

Penny

Richard Venture as Arthur

Richard Venture

Arthur

Arthur Hanket as Joel Korman

Arthur Hanket

Joel Korman

Mark Zeisler as Balloon Vendor

Mark Zeisler

Balloon Vendor

Cyndia Sieden as Soloist

Cyndia Sieden

Soloist

Nick Smith as Museum Guard

Nick Smith

Museum Guard

Conan McCarty as Waiter

Conan McCarty

Waiter

Nathan Breen as Young Andre

Nathan Breen

Young Andre

Kim Eileen Shambach as Young Andre's Mother

Kim Eileen Shambach

Young Andre's Mother

Production Companies

American Playhouse logoAmerican Playhouse
DBR Films Ltd.