A Single Man

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Overview

Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.

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General Information

Release Date: 2009-12-11
Budget: $7000000
Revenue: $25000000
Runtime: 100 min

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