The Boy Friend

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

19712h 18m6.4(42 votes)

MusicComedyRomance

Synopsis

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.

The Boy Friend (1971) is a music, comedy, and romance film directed by Ken Russell. It stars Twiggy, Christopher Gable, and Max Adrian. The film runs for 2 hours 18 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 42 votes.

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Director

Ken Russell

Cast

Twiggy

Polly

Christopher Gable

Tony

Max Adrian

Max

Bryan Pringle

Percy

Murray Melvin

Alphonse

Moyra Fraser

Mme. Dubonnet

Georgina Hale

Fay

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Friend

Where can I watch The Boy Friend?

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Who stars in The Boy Friend?

The Boy Friend stars Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, and Bryan Pringle, and was directed by Ken Russell.

How long is The Boy Friend?

The Boy Friend has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes.

When did The Boy Friend come out?

The Boy Friend was released in 1971.

What genre is The Boy Friend?

The Boy Friend is a music, comedy, and romance film.

Is The Boy Friend worth watching?

The Boy Friend holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.