

The Boy Friend
1971-12-16 · 138 min · ★ 6.4
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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Production details
- 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
TwiggyPolly
Christopher GableTony
Max AdrianMax
Bryan PringlePercy
Murray MelvinAlphonse
Moyra FraserMme. Dubonnet
Georgina HaleFay
Vladek SheybalDe Thrill
Tommy TuneTommy
Brian MurphyPeter
Graham ArmitageMichael
Antonia EllisMaisie
Anne JamesonMrs. Peter
Catherine WillmerCatherine
Barbara WindsorHortense
Glenda JacksonRita Monroe
Imogen ClaireDancer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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