Making Love

film by Hiller [1982]

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The film "Making Love" (1982) by Arthur Hiller is a drama that explores the complexities of a love triangle involving a married man, his wife, and another man. The movie delves into themes of sexual identity, societal expectations, and the challenges of same-sex relationships during the early 1980s. It was one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to address homosexuality and its impact on relationships and personal lives. The film's narrative focuses on the emotional turmoil and difficult choices faced by the characters as they navigate their feelings and societal pressures.

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In 1982 Hiller directed Making Love, a timid drama about a married doctor who discovers that he is homosexual. A string of forgettable comedies followed, including Author! Author! (1982), which starred Al Pacino as an overwhelmed playwright, and The Lonely Guy (1984), with Steve Martin and a scene-stealing Charles…
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In 1982 Hiller directed Making Love, a timid drama about a married doctor who discovers that he is homosexual. A string of forgettable comedies followed, including Author! Author! (1982), which starred Al Pacino as an overwhelmed playwright, and The Lonely Guy (1984), with Steve Martin and a scene-stealing Charles…
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