The Boy Friend

– The assistant stage manager of a small-time theatrical company is forced to understudy for the leadi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 17 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
The Boy Friend (1971)

The assistant stage manager of a small-time theatrical company is forced to understudy for the leading lady at a matinée performance at which an illustrious Hollywood director is in the audience scouting for actors to be in his latest "all-talking, all-dancing, all-singing" extravaganza.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
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The Boy Friend (1971) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Feb 1972

Language:

English, French

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Ken Russell

Writer:

Ken Russell (screenplay), Sandy Wilson (musical)

Main Actors:

Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, Bryan Pringle

Plot:

The assistant stage manager of a small-time theatrical company (Polly Browne) is forced to understudy for the leading lady (Rita) at a matinée performance at which an illustrious Hollywood director (Cecil B. DeThrill) is in the audience scouting for actors to be in his latest "all-talking, all-dancing, all-singing" extravaganza. Polly also happens to fall in love with the leading man (Tony) and imagines several fabulous fantasy sequences in which the director is free to exercise his capacity for over-the-top visuals in this charming 1920's era flick.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

MGM

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
82%