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The Boy Friend

PG19712h 18mKen Russell
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 78%

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"A glittering super colossal heart warming toe-tapping continuously delightful musical extravaganza!"

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.

MusicComedyRomance
MusicalFantasy SequenceStage ManagerTheatre Company1920sWonder

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What is The Boy Friend (1971) about?

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.

Who stars in The Boy Friend?

The Boy Friend stars Twiggy (Polly), Christopher Gable (Tony), Max Adrian (Max), Bryan Pringle (Percy), Murray Melvin (Alphonse). The film was directed by Ken Russell.

How long is The Boy Friend?

The Boy Friend has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated PG.

Is The Boy Friend worth watching?

The Boy Friend holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Music, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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