Buddies(1985)
...The first dramatic movie about AIDS
Buddies Synopsis
David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.
Buddies (1985) is a drama film directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr., released on September 12, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Libby Saines and David Rose. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Writers:
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr., Douglas Dickinson
- Producers:
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Carl Teitelbaum
- Composer:
- Jeffrey Olmstead
- Production:
- Film and Video Workshop
- Status:
- Released
Buddies (1985) Trailer
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Buddies Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Buddies.
Official UK Trailer
Trailer
Remastered Trailer
Trailer
"Raise a little hell once in a while!"
Clip
"Am I the love of Steve's life?"
Clip
"I've gotten too close to him"
Clip
"When did you know you were gay?"
Clip
Buddies Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Geoff Edholm
Geoff Edholm
as Robert Willow
David Schachter
as David Bennett
- Libby Saines
Libby Saines
as Mrs. Bennett
David Rose
as Steve
- Billy Lux
Billy Lux
as Edward
- Joyce Korn
Joyce Korn
as Lynn
- Susan Schneider
Susan Schneider
as Sylvia Douglas
- Tracy Vivat
Tracy Vivat
as Nurse
- Damon Hairston
Damon Hairston
as Gym Instructor
Key crew
Directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr., written by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. and Douglas Dickinson, produced by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr..
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Buddies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 55 ratings.
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Buddies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buddies online?
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Buddies (1985) is available to stream on Here TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Buddies?
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The main cast of Buddies (1985) includes Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Libby Saines, David Rose and Billy Lux. The film was directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.. 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 September 12, 1985 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Buddies worth watching?
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Buddies (1985) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 55 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.