Movie Description A powerful and often comic English film which tells the story of Tonio, an attractive and accomplished young dancer who loses his lover to AIDS. When he discovers he has the disease himself, he goes to see a therapist, who is himself angry and alcoholic. Patient and therapist then embark on an affair, helping each other cope with life's difficulties.
| Credits | | Producer: | Martin Pope | | Cast: | Antony Sher, Dorothy Tutin, Jason Flemyng |
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Region 0 Encoding Snap Case 2 Theatrical Trailers
Editorial Reviews "...[Sher] draws a character who's alternately funny and touching....Voss is excellent..." Variety - Derek Elley (09/09/1996)
"...It goes further than most films in portraying the texture of an adult relationship. Mr. Flemying and Mr. Sher brilliantly evoke the power struggles, insecurities and conflicts of a passionate attachment..." New York Times - Stephen Holden (07/25/1997)
"...ALIVE AND KICKING is full of surprises....It develops into an unexpected love story of uncommon honesty with a great deal of insight about life, art and values..." Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (07/25/1997)
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