Music ·Comedy ·Romance · United Kingdom · 1971 · 2h 17m

The Boy Friend

The Boy Friend poster
Director
Ken Russell
Cast
Twiggy as Polly Christopher Gable as Tony Max Adrian as Max Bryan Pringle as Percy Murray Melvin as Alphonse Moyra Fraser as Mme. Dubonnet
Crew
David Watkin — Director of Photography Michael Bradsell — Editor Ken Russell — Screenplay Ken Russell — Producer Shirley Russell — Costume Design
Tagline

A glittering super colossal heart warming toe-tapping continuously delightful musical extravaganza!

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.

Trailer The Boy Friend — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
musicalfantasy sequencestage managertheatre company1920swonder
Key Collaborators
Ken Russell Director David Watkin Director of Photography Michael Bradsell Editor Ken Russell Screenplay Ken Russell Producer Shirley Russell Costume Design
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