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Buddies

NR19851h 21mArthur J. Bressan, Jr.
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"...The first dramatic movie about AIDS"

David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.

Drama
New York CityFriendshipAidsMale FriendshipHivHospitalMasturbationLgbtGay Theme

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What is Buddies (1985) about?

David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.

Who stars in Buddies?

Buddies stars Geoff Edholm (Robert Willow), David Schachter (David Bennett), Libby Saines (Mrs. Bennett), David Rose (Steve), Billy Lux (Edward). The film was directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr..

How long is Buddies?

Buddies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated NR.

Is Buddies worth watching?

Buddies holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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