The Boy Friend(1971)
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The Boy Friend Synopsis
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.
The Boy Friend (1971) is a music, comedy and romance film directed by Ken Russell, released on December 16, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian and Bryan Pringle. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Russell
- Writers:
- Ken Russell, Sandy Wilson
- Producers:
- Ken Russell
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Production:
- Russflix, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EMI Films
- Budget:
- $2,300,000
- Revenue:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Boy Friend (1971) Trailer
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The Boy Friend (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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The Boy Friend (Preview Clip)
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Dan Ireland on THE BOY FRIEND (Trailer Commentary)
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The Boy Friend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Twiggy
as Polly
- Christopher Gable
Christopher Gable
as Tony
Max Adrian
as Max
Bryan Pringle
as Percy
Murray Melvin
as Alphonse
Moyra Fraser
as Mme. Dubonnet
Georgina Hale
as Fay
- Sally Bryant
Sally Bryant
as Nancy
Vladek Sheybal
as De Thrill
Tommy Tune
as Tommy
Brian Murphy
as Peter
- Graham Armitage
Graham Armitage
as Michael
Key crew
Directed by Ken Russell, written by Ken Russell and Sandy Wilson, produced by Ken Russell.
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The Boy Friend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Boy Friend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy Friend online?
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The Boy Friend (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Boy Friend?
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The main cast of The Boy Friend (1971) includes Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, Bryan Pringle and Murray Melvin. The film was directed by Ken Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boy Friend released?
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The Boy Friend was released on December 16, 1971 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is The Boy Friend worth watching?
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The Boy Friend (1971) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boy Friend?
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Yes. The official The Boy Friend trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.