The Boy Friend
1971 · Movie · PG · 137 min · ★ 6.5
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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Details
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-12-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 137 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (39 votes)
Themes
- musical
- fantasy sequence
- stage manager
- theatre company
- 1920s
- wonder
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1972 · nominated
Cast & crew
Twiggy
as Polly
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
- SB
Sally Bryant
as Nancy
Vladek Sheybal
as De Thrill
Tommy Tune
as Tommy
Directed by Ken Russell