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Alive and Kicking

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Torino (Jason Flemyng) is a young, self-centered dancer whose world is shattered when his lover Ramon (Anthony Higgins) passes away after a battle with AIDS. At Ramon's funeral, Torino meets Ramon's therapist, Jack (Antony Sher), a quiet, older man who sharply contrasts Torino's outspoken, flamboyant nature. The two very different men form an unlikely and intimate bond as Torino refuses to be treated for his HIV so that he can dance his best playing Ramon's part in an upcoming dance production.

Critics Reviews

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Bob Satuloff The Advocate 06/01/2022
A celebration of gay spirit and strength, the film approaches its subject with narrative sophistication, wit, energy, and clear-eyed humanism. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/26/2005
3/5
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 07/12/2003
A touching love story Go to Full Review Ryan Cracknell Apollo Guide 03/27/2001
41/100
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Godfrey D 08/10/2024 Its a really good movie. See more Bulgantamir B 08/09/2024 I liked the main idea of ​​the movie See more 03/20/2016 Una película sobre el miedo y lo que implica en la vida See more 06/14/2011 Should be Dead & barely conscious - what a load of crap, well the 40 minutes of it I watched before turning it off then DELETING IT ..... See more 06/03/2011 A tender, funny and passionate love story of a gay dancer living positively with AIDS, while discovering the importance of love for his life and survival. Tonio (Jason Flemyng), a passionately committed young dancer, is forced to re-examine his career and life in light of his AIDS status. His meeting with Jack (Antony Sher), an older man, changes his life. Jack becomes Tonio's lover, mentor, foil and companion. Together they learn to face their future with humor and style. See more 11/14/2010 A very moving film about loss and hope. Having the will to achieve ones goals though adversity. Jason Flemyng's performance is great. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Nancy Meckler

Director

Jason Flemyng

Tonio

Antony Sher

Jack

Dorothy Tutin

Luna

Anthony Higgins

Ramon

Bill Nighy

Tristan

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Movie Info

Synopsis Torino (Jason Flemyng) is a young, self-centered dancer whose world is shattered when his lover Ramon (Anthony Higgins) passes away after a battle with AIDS. At Ramon's funeral, Torino meets Ramon's therapist, Jack (Antony Sher), a quiet, older man who sharply contrasts Torino's outspoken, flamboyant nature. The two very different men form an unlikely and intimate bond as Torino refuses to be treated for his HIV so that he can dance his best playing Ramon's part in an upcoming dance production.
Director
Nancy Meckler
Producer
Martin Pope
Screenwriter
Martin Sherman
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$294.5K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround