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A Friend of Dorothy

196722mLee Knight

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Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy's daily routine of pills, prunes, and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being worlds apart in every way, the two come to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.

ComedyDrama
LonelinessLgbtGay ThemeShort FilmOld AgeIntergenerational

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What is A Friend of Dorothy (1967) about?

Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy's daily routine of pills, prunes, and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being worlds apart in every way, the two come to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.

Who stars in A Friend of Dorothy?

A Friend of Dorothy stars Miriam Margolyes (Dorothy), Alistair Nwachukwu (JJ), Stephen Fry (Dickie), Oscar Lloyd (Scott), David Ijiti (Man in Shop). The film was directed by Lee Knight.

How long is A Friend of Dorothy?

A Friend of Dorothy has a runtime of 22 min and premiered in 1967.

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