The relationship of two gay men and their friends (from the pre-AIDS 1977 to the epidemic late 1980s) with the common theme of a green plaid shirt, which they found at their first meeting at a yard sale.
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Gregory Phelan | ... | Philip |
| Kevin Spirtas | ... | Guy | |
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Richard Israel | ... | Jerry |
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Russell Scott Lewis | ... | Devon |
| Crystal Jackson | ... | Linda | |
| Jonathan Klein | ... | Todd | |
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Tony Campisi | ... | Leon |
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Sierra Pecheur | ... | Mother |
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William Wesley | ... | Nurse |
| Justin Ross | ... | Kenny | |
| Richard Miro | ... | Tony (as Richard Ortega Miro) | |
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Ric Coy | ... | Quarreling Lover #1 |
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Michael Latimer | ... | Quarreling Lover #2 |
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Jeffrey Rockwell | ... | Handsome Man |
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Heather Finnegan | ... | Girl |
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In the carefree pre-AIDS late 1970s, Philip (Gregory Phelan) crosses paths with Guy (Kevin Spirtas) at a yard sale in a minor tussle over a green plaid shirt which turns into a deep and loving relationship, and a powerful journey through life, love, coping with the new disease of AIDS, and then death. They agree to have an open relationship, and they have outside dalliances, even while Philip realizes he's less into being open than Guy is. When Guy contracts AIDS, the relationship takes some tragic and unexpected turns. Written by trivwhiz
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What if you meet the one true love of your life at a flea market, arguing over a green plaid shirt? See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
June 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Juntos hasta el final See more »Company Credits
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Music and Lyrics by Robert Ozn & Steven Wight
Performed by Dada Nada
Featuring Robert Ozn
Published by Dada Nada Music & Interesting Noises Music
Courtesy of One Voice Records, Inc.
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Good ThingMusic and Lyrics by Robert Ozn & Steven Wight
Performed by Dada Nada
Featuring Robert Ozn
Published by Dada Nada Music & Interesting Noises Music
Courtesy of One Voice Records, Inc.
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After a slow start, "Green Plaid Shirt" picks up steam and ultimately becomes one of the better fictional films I've seen about the AIDS epidemic and its impact on the gay community. I found it much more convincing and satisfying than, for instance, the more widely publicized and viewed "Longtime Companion," thanks to greater character development, most particularly the character of Philip; Gregory Phelan really carries the movie, in a fine performance.
That said, I wish the copy I saw had had better sound production values -- too often the dialogue was hard to understand, an unnecessary distraction. And there is a certain New-Age-y, California sloppiness (sorry!) to the narrative that creates needless confusion. The chronology seems screwy, and seldom to good effect. Guy's collapse in the kitchen looks more like an epileptic seizure than anything AIDS-related, and it seems to come well before the breakup and reunion. Guy's father comes to visit when he is sick and in an apartment with Philip; so I guess Guy goes into remission before he and Philip buy the house, break up and get back together, but really, who can tell? All this is unfortunate in view of the film's strengths, especially the acting.
As for the garment of the title, its employment frequently seems a contrivance (more "Yellow Rolls-Royce" than "Red Violin" ... hmm, why is there always a color involved?). But it looks good on everyone who wears it, notably Phelan.