The Friends(1971)
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The Friends Synopsis
Philippe is an older man and an industrialist whose wife is confined to her bed. They have no children. As he is preparing to go on a vacation to the seaside, he strikes up an acquaintance with Paul, a young working-class boy, and decides to bring him along. This is Paul's first glimpse of how the other half lives, with their first-class hotels and so on. When he meets some aristocratic young people at the resort, he tries to put over the fiction that he is of their class, with poor success.
The Friends (1971) is a drama film directed by Gérard Blain, released on September 7, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Philippe March, Jean Favre, Jean-Claude Dauphin and Nathalie Fontaine. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Gérard Blain
- Writers:
- Gérard Blain, André Debaecque
- Producers:
- René Thévenet
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Robin
- Production:
- Cinépol, O.C.F.
- Status:
- Released
The Friends Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philippe March
as Philippe
Jean Favre
as Paul
Jean-Claude Dauphin
as Nicolas
- Nathalie Fontaine
Nathalie Fontaine
as Marie-Laure
- Dany Roussel
Dany Roussel
as Paul's Mother
- Claude Larcher
Claude Larcher
as Béatrice
- Hélène Zanicolli
Hélène Zanicolli
as Monique
- Christian Chevreuse
Christian Chevreuse
as Riding School Teacher
- Martin Pierlot
Martin Pierlot
as Jean-Marc
- Liliane Valais
Liliane Valais
as Marie-Laure's Mother
Vincent Gauthier
as Olivier
- Sylvie Delanoë
Sylvie Delanoë
Key crew
Directed by Gérard Blain, written by Gérard Blain and André Debaecque, produced by René Thévenet.
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The Friends Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Friends – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Friends online?
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The Friends (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Friends?
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The main cast of The Friends (1971) includes Philippe March, Jean Favre, Jean-Claude Dauphin, Nathalie Fontaine and Dany Roussel. The film was directed by Gérard Blain. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Friends released?
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The Friends was released on September 7, 1971 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Friends worth watching?
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The Friends (1971) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.