Film

The Boy Friend 1971

Directed by Ken Russell

  • Music, Comedy, Romance
  • 138 min
  • PG

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

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.

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Warm, nostalgic, effortless and comic.

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  • contemporarynostalgic
  • effortlessdemanding
  • gravecomic
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