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Buddies(1985)

1h 21mDramaEnglish
8.2/10
54 user ratings

...The first dramatic movie about AIDS

Overview

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.

Director

Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Studio

Film and Video Workshop

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Cast

Geoff Edholm

as Robert Willow

David Schachter

David Schachter

as David Bennett

Libby Saines

as Mrs. Bennett

David Rose

David Rose

as Steve

Billy Lux

as Edward

Joyce Korn

as Lynn

Susan Schneider

as Sylvia Douglas

Tracy Vivat

as Nurse

Damon Hairston

as Gym Instructor

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1985

Runtime

1h 21m

Language

English

Rating

8.2 / 10

Production Companies

Film and Video Workshop

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Where can I watch Buddies?

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What is Buddies 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 directed Buddies?

Buddies was directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr. and released in 1985. It is a drama film.

How long is Buddies?

Buddies has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

Who stars in Buddies?

The cast of Buddies includes Geoff Edholm as Robert Willow, David Schachter as David Bennett, Libby Saines as Mrs. Bennett, David Rose as Steve, Billy Lux as Edward and more.

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