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The Boy Friend (1971)

Movie ★ 6.5 138 min

Music Comedy Romance

When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.

Ken Russell Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 16, 1971
Runtime
138 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$2.3M
Box office
$3.0M
IMDb
tt0066858

Themes

Cast

Twiggy Twiggy Polly Christopher Gable Christopher Gable Tony Max Adrian Max Adrian Max Bryan Pringle Bryan Pringle Percy Murray Melvin Murray Melvin Alphonse Moyra Fraser Moyra Fraser Mme. Dubonnet Georgina Hale Georgina Hale Fay Sally Bryant Nancy Vladek Sheybal Vladek Sheybal De Thrill Tommy Tune Tommy Tune Tommy Brian Murphy Brian Murphy Peter Graham Armitage Michael Antonia Ellis Maisie Caryl Little Dulcie Anne Jameson Anne Jameson Mrs. Peter Catherine Willmer Catherine Willmer Catherine Robert La'Bassiere Chauffeur Barbara Windsor Barbara Windsor Hortense

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Boy Friend about?
When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.
Who directed The Boy Friend?
The Boy Friend was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in The Boy Friend?
The Boy Friend stars Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, Bryan Pringle.
When was The Boy Friend released?
The Boy Friend is a 1971 music, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch The Boy Friend?
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