The Boy Friend
– The assistant stage manager of a small-time theatrical company is forced to understudy for the leadi..
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.
25 Feb 1972
English, French
All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
Ken Russell
Ken Russell (screenplay), Sandy Wilson (musical)
Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, Bryan Pringle
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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations.
MGM