Buddies(1985)
“...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
Cast
Geoff Edholm
as Robert Willow
David Schachter
as David Bennett
Libby Saines
as Mrs. Bennett
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
Where to Watch
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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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