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The Boy Friend
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The Boy Friend

1971-12-16 · 138 min · ★ 6.4

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.

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Directors
Ken Russell
Production companies
Russflix, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EMI Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,300,000
Revenue
USD 3,000,000

Top Cast

TwiggyTwiggyPolly
Christopher GableChristopher GableTony
Max AdrianMax AdrianMax
Bryan PringleBryan PringlePercy
Murray MelvinMurray MelvinAlphonse
Moyra FraserMoyra FraserMme. Dubonnet
Georgina HaleGeorgina HaleFay
Sally BryantNancy
Vladek SheybalVladek SheybalDe Thrill
Tommy TuneTommy TuneTommy
Brian MurphyBrian MurphyPeter
Graham ArmitageGraham ArmitageMichael
Antonia EllisAntonia EllisMaisie
Caryl LittleDulcie
Anne JamesonAnne JamesonMrs. Peter
Catherine WillmerCatherine WillmerCatherine
Robert La'BassiereChauffeur
Barbara WindsorBarbara WindsorHortense
Glenda JacksonGlenda JacksonRita Monroe
Imogen ClaireImogen ClaireDancer (uncredited)

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