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Still from The Boy Friend — The Boy Friend (1971) — Ken RussellPhotographed by David Watkin

Ken Russell

The Boy Friend

Name: The Boy Friend
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: 1971
Duration: 137 min

English / 1971 / 2h 17m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Romance Music

Letterboxd: 3.85/5·9.2K ratings·4.1K reviewson Letterboxd
Connections: View Connections

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.

Included in
Ken Russell’s Shocking Rhapsodies
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorKen Russell

WriterKen Russell

CinematographerDavid Watkin

EditorMichael Bradsell

ProducerKen Russell

Cast

Twiggyas Polly

Christopher Gableas Tony

Max Adrianas Max

Bryan Pringleas Percy

Murray Melvinas Alphonse

Moyra Fraseras Mme. Dubonnet

Georgina Haleas Fay

Sally Bryantas Nancy

Vladek Sheybalas De Thrill

Tommy Tuneas Tommy

Brian Murphyas Peter

Graham Armitageas Michael

Antonia Ellisas Maisie

Caryl Littleas Dulcie

Anne Jamesonas Mrs. Peter

Catherine Willmeras Catherine

Robert La'Bassiereas Chauffeur

Barbara Windsoras Hortense

Glenda Jacksonas Rita Monroe

Imogen Claireas Dancer (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Lisztomania1975

Both directed by Ken Russell

Leaving Oct 31

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Altered States1980Both directed by Ken Russell
Mahler1974Both directed by Ken Russell

The Boy Friend (1971) | Criteria