The Lost Language of Cranes

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The Lost Language of Cranes

1991

1h 27m

Drama

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Although Philip Benjamin (Angus Macfadyen) has been out to his friends for some time, he steels himself to announce his sexual orientation to his conservative parents. Though his mother, Rose (Eileen Atkins), is relatively accepting, Philip's father, Owen (Brian Cox), is thunderstruck by the news because it forces him to come to grips with his own furtive homosexuality. Meanwhile, Philip develops a close friendship with his ex-boyfriend's housemate, Jerene (Cathy Tyson), a linguistics student.

Phil Hall

Film Threat

It is hard to imagine anyone being interested in this tepid, inert offering.

Rated: 1.5/5

Jun 4, 2007

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Apr 9, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 4/5

Jan 14, 2005

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Audience Member

One of the best movies about coming out!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/11/18

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Audience Member

This is a well put together TV movie. It has great performances and storyline. It has music that gives it a soap opera feel to it. This movie deserves more recognition!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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First watched this 20 years ago and it was an amazing film back then, really helping me deal with my own changing life. 20 years on it looks a little dated now, hiding it's gays behind closed doors and blacked out windows, but well worth watching.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

One of the earlier Gay films I fell in love with. A great story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Well acted with Brian Cox in tremendous form as a man conflicted by his sexuality that has a son out there living the life he wants so desperately to live.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

I love the role of the buildings and the skyscrapers in this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Nigel Finch

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Brian Cox

Owen Benjamin

Eileen Atkins

Rose Benjamin

Angus Macfadyen

Philip Benjamin

Corey Parker

Elliot Abrahams

Rene Auberjonois

Geoffrey Lane

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Synopsis

Although Philip Benjamin (Angus Macfadyen) has been out to his friends for some time, he steels himself to announce his sexual orientation to his conservative parents. Though his mother, Rose (Eileen Atkins), is relatively accepting, Philip's father, Owen (Brian Cox), is thunderstruck by the news because it forces him to come to grips with his own furtive homosexuality. Meanwhile, Philip develops a close friendship with his ex-boyfriend's housemate, Jerene (Cathy Tyson), a linguistics student.

Director: Nigel Finch
Producer: Ruth Caleb
Screenwriter: Sean Mathias
Production Co: BBC
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (DVD): May 29, 2007
Runtime: 1h 27m