Buddies(1989)
あ・うん
Buddies Synopsis
Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.
Buddies (1989) is a drama film directed by Yasuo Furuhata, released on November 3, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Ken Takakura, Sumiko Fuji, Eiji Bandō and Yasuko Tomita. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasuo Furuhata
- Writers:
- Kuniko Mukoda, Tsutomu Nakamura
- Producers:
- Tomoo Ito
- Cinematographer:
- Daisaku Kimura
- Composer:
- Tomoyuki Asakawa
- Production:
- Toho Pictures, FILM FACE
- Status:
- Released
Buddies (1989) Trailer
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Buddies Videos & Clips
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Buddies (1989) Original Trailer [FHD]
Trailer
高倉健・三木のり平・三谷昇
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Buddies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Takakura
as Kadokura
Sumiko Fuji
as Tami
Eiji Bandō
as Mizuta
Yasuko Tomita
as Satoko
Nobuko Miyamoto
as Kimiko
Claude Maki
as Yoshihiko
Norihei Miki
as Stranger Man
Koichi Ueda
Masako Yagi
as Geisha
Noboru Mitani
Key crew
Directed by Yasuo Furuhata, written by Kuniko Mukoda and Tsutomu Nakamura, produced by Tomoo Ito.
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Buddies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 12 ratings.
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Buddies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buddies online?
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Buddies (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Buddies?
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The main cast of Buddies (1989) includes Ken Takakura, Sumiko Fuji, Eiji Bandō, Yasuko Tomita and Nobuko Miyamoto. The film was directed by Yasuo Furuhata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buddies released?
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Buddies was released on November 3, 1989 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Buddies worth watching?
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Buddies (1989) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Buddies?
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Yes. The official Buddies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.