Holding the Man is a movie directed by Neil Armfield in 2015 and based on the book of the same name by Timothy Conigrave, first published in 1995. The movie features Ryan Corr, Sarah Snook, Francesco Ferdinandi, Craig Matthew Stott, Lee Cormie, David Woods, and others.
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“The book is better than the movie”
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Storyline
A profound tale of romance that spans across the lives of two high school boys: one being the charismatic captain of the football team, and the other a perceptive drama student. Following a heartwarming courtship, their affection deepens, leading to a passionate and enduring love that perseveres through a 15-year journey.
Movie vs Book
Year
2015
Minutes
127
Movie Rate
7.40
Source: IMDb
Movie
Holding the Man
Director: Neil Armfield
Country: Australia
Year: 2015
Length: 2h7m
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Year
1995
Pages
308
Book Rate
8.74
S: Goodreads
Book
Holding the Man
Author: Timothy Conigrave
Country: Australia
First published in: 1995
Length: 308 pages
Genre: Biography
User polls & recommendations
“If you sell your book to be a film, then 80 percent of your book is going to be thrown out.”
DENNIS LEHANE (Writer)
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