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Buddies (1985)

"...the first dramatic movie about AIDS"

8.3/10 1h 21m Sep 12, 1985
Drama

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Buddies
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4

Cast

Geoff Edholm
Geoff Edholm
Robert Willow
Popularity: 0.1
David Schachter
David Schachter
David Bennett
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Libby Saines
Mrs. Bennett
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David Rose
David Rose
Steve
Popularity: 0.1
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Billy Lux
Edward
Popularity: 0.1
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Joyce Korn
Lynn
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No Photo" alt="Susan Schneider" class="cast-photo">
Susan Schneider
Sylvia Douglas
Popularity: 0.0
No Photo" alt="Tracy Vivat" class="cast-photo">
Tracy Vivat
Nurse
Popularity: 0.1
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Damon Hairston
Gym Instructor
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Key Crew

Writer Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Producer Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Editor Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Director Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Executive Producer Frederick Schminke

Production

Film and Video Workshop
US

Videos & Trailers

"Raise a little hell once in a while!"
"Raise a little hell once in a while!"
Clip
Official UK Trailer
Official UK Trailer
Trailer
"Am I the love of Steve's life?"
"Am I the love of Steve's life?"
Clip
"I've gotten too close to him"
"I've gotten too close to him"
Clip
"When did you know you were gay?"
"When did you know you were gay?"
Clip
Remastered Trailer
Remastered Trailer
Trailer

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Backdrops
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Posters
Poster Image

Keywords

new york city friendship aids male friendship hiv hospital masturbation lgbt gay theme

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Details
Release Date September 12, 1985
Runtime 1h 21m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4
Links
IMDb Official Site
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