Sweet as You Are

Jan 24, 1988

1h 9m

★ 3.8

Overview

A college lecturer contracts HIV after having a brief affair with one of his students. The news threatens his marriage and family life.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

BBC

Sweet as You Are Trailers

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Cast

Martin Perry

Liam Neeson

Julia Perry

Miranda Richardson

Katie Perry

Alex Pakenham

Tony

Philip McGough

Isobel

Gillian Raine

Dr. Peploe

Philip Bird

NHS Doctor

Judi Lamb

Connie

Caroline Holdaway

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Jay Byrd

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Graham Turner

Hamish

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