Andre's Mother

Overview

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).

Cast

Sada Thompson

Andre's Mother

Richard Thomas

Cal

Sylvia Sidney

Mrs. Downes

Haviland Morris

Penny

Richard Venture

Arthur

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Arthur Hanket

Joel Korman

Mark Zeisler

Balloon Vendor

Cyndia Sieden

Soloist

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Nick Smith

Museum Guard

Conan McCarty

Waiter

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Nathan Breen

Young Andre

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Kim Eileen Shambach

Young Andre's Mother