The Lost Language of Cranes Movie Review 1992

David Leavitt's novel is transported from New York to present-day London but the wrenching emotional drama remains the same. A family is in crisis as long-hidden secrets concerning homosexuality and infidelity are finally revealed. The title refers to one character's social worker's thesis on a young boy from a dysfunctional family who imitates the movements of the building cranes he sees. Fine performances by all. Adult sexual situations.

Distribution

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Available on VHS
Running time 90 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Family Drama, Gays, London

Cast

Brian Cox, Eileen Atkins, Angus MacFadyen, Corey Parker, Cathy Tyson

Cinematography

Remi Adefarasin

Director

Nigel Finch

Other

John Schlesinger, Rene Auberjonois

Producer

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)